Today we welcomed members from Graphic Packaging, one of our valued customers based out of Shelbyville, IL, to our facility. As most of you know we haul freight out of these Graphic Packaging Facilities:
Shelbyville, IL
Centralia, IL
Augusta, GA
Texarkana, TX
Clarksville, TN
Pittston, PA
We were happy to show them what goes on behind the scenes at MK and glad to have been given the opportunity in treating them to lunch! We’re thankful to have a great customer relationship with them and are appreciative of their loyalty.
$200 bonus paid on your settlement as soon as you complete the below campaign activities. Be sure to complete the campaign material by December 31, 2021! Click the link to see more information about our campaign:
Have you ever thought about spreading your trucking knowledge? Well, now you can by becoming a Driver Trainer!
As an MK Trainer, you will be introducing new drivers to the industry and teaching them the skills needed to be terrific over-the-road drivers. We offer an outstanding pay package plus you get the opportunity to develop the future of Marvin Keller!
Become an MK Trainer today by contacting Amanda McKee or your Driver Manager! Also, click on the image below to watch a video on why you should be a driver trainer featuring Ted Niebrugge!
What fuel station do you usually fill up at? TA? Pilot? Road Ranger? But did you know that Love’s is Marvin Keller’s preferred fuel stop? Among their 560 locations in 41 states, Love’s gives us the best fuel discounts.
If Love’s isn’t practical within your specific area/route, TA’s and Petro’s locations are a great second choice. However, with Pilot’s, Flying J’s, and other out of network locations, there are some constraints, such as; Company Drivers are limited to 50 gallons of fuel.
In this regard, we wanted to remind you on MK’s preferred fuel locations and put it in a document form to help you along your way. This will also be placed in the Resource Library so you can go back to this document anytime!
Hello everyone! We’re pleased to announce Tommy Schibur, our newest addition to our Operations Team!
“Hello, my name is Tommy Schibur and I just started at Marvin Keller this week! I will mainly be assisting Nick and Claire with Driver managing and dispatching. I was very happy to meet a lot of new faces at the driver appreciation event, and look forward to meeting more of the drivers that I will be working with! Outside of work I’m a huge sports fan, and try to get to as many games as possible. I really enjoy golfing on the weekends, as well as spending time with family and friends”
If you weren’t able to make it to MK’s Driver Appreciation Luau Party last weekend, here’s what you missed!
This video highlights some of the advancements we’ve made within the past couple of years and goes into the different aspects as to why Marvin Keller is the best! Click the image below to check it out!
To prevent potential DOT violations, here are some step by step instructions on how to send your duty logs from BlueTree:
In HOS top left, press the 3 lines and select DOT Roadside Inspection
Click Transfer Logs > Click Email Transfer
There will be a pre-programed email and is what the mandate requires
The officer should then provide a routing code in the comment section.
Click transfer to send
If an officer requests you to send your duty logs to them directly, here are some steps to help (It’s not in the DOT Roadside Inspection screen like you might expect):
In HOS, click the menu from the left with the 3 lines > Select Duty logs – Graph
Press the 3 dots on the top right > Select “Email Logs”
The dates default to 8 days back but can be modified if needed.
Enter Officer’s email address.
Below are two files including these two different methods on sending your duty logs. They will be placed in the Resource Library under the tag “Driver.” That away you can always go back to it in case you might need it.
It is with great honor to be able to announce our title of “Best in Class” amongst our Vertical FleetNet benchmarking group for the fourth quarter consecutively. We are amazed at our fleet’s efforts in operating our equipment safely and efficiently.
This success comes to us as a byproduct of your meticulous inspections. Your thoroughness partnered up with our well-structured vendor network are two components that make this achievement a reality. We are positioned in a grand place to make educated, efficient repair decisions that drive our company towards optimal operation.
We are grateful for the care you put into our equipment. Your efforts are praised not only by every single member of the MK staff but also by the members of the TMC who work to better understand the reasons behind unscheduled breakdowns. We are proud to claim the title of Best in Class!
These numbers show the skill behind how we fun our fleet. We are running 20,000 more miles between each breakdown compared to the average. We beat the verticle average by 89%!
As a driver, I know what it’s like on the road and I know that everyone here at Marvin Keller Trucking appreciates what you do each and every day.
You are an important part of why we are successful. Our success is due to a combination of thorough pre and post-trip inspections, on-time deliveries, safe driving skills, and the friendly, professional way you treat our customers. These are all part of the reason why our customers continue to trust us with their freight. So much so that they are tendering more and more freight our way. How can we ensure to benefit from the influx of freight? By hiring more drivers!
How can you help?
In recruiting, Kyler and I reach out to prospective drivers on a daily basis in an attempt to grow our fleet. We have great success in recruiting drivers, but with such a booming market, we are requesting all hands on deck.
We believe that our drivers make excellent recruiters. Your past efforts in referring drivers have been a great driving force in growing our fleet. We find driver testimonials outperform advertisements on job boards because it gives a personalized effect. We are inclined to reward you for sharing your personal message of why you chose Marvin Keller Trucking and why you choose to remain a part of this great team. Your personal touch will go a lot farther with potential drivers.
Not sure where to start? We got you.
We often hear from referrals that have spoken with one of our drivers who are really happy with Marvin Keller but when asked they cannot remember the driver’s name. We can help with that – business cards with your name and MK contact information. This way when the referral calls us they have all the information on who they spoke with. If you wish to order business cards to assist in approaching possible recruits, your driver manager or I will be happy to assist you.
How the Driver Referral Program works.
If someone that lives within our inclusive hiring area calls in to speak with someone in recruiting and completes an application you will receive a $100 application bonus, 500 MK Pro Points, and The MK Referral Badge. You do not need to screen the referral, we will do that for you.
Once the driver is hired, you can receive up to an additional $1000. The first $500 will be paid out to you once the driver has completed their first dispatch. Then after they have driven 90 days with us you receive $250. The remaining $250 will be paid out after they have driven 120 days (6 months) with us.
The bonus is available for referring all types of drivers, including experienced drivers, student drivers, or even drivers that wish to get their CDL. We have an IN-House Training Program for those drivers wishing to get their CDL Class A license. If you have any questions about that program please don’t hesitate to call me.
Over the past few weeks, MK has had some stellar weekly performances. We have had record-breaking weekly gross margins and some of the lowest percentages of broker freight. To add to the hype, the entire fleet has been on a steady incline since this time last year. Things are on the upswing here at MK and we couldn’t do this without all of you.
What factors are behind the increased performance? Is the performance spike due to a strongly knit customer base or a hardworking, dedicated fleet? The answer should come as no surprise; it’s both!
With the recent announcement of the Mars PetCare return accompanied by the increase of load offers across the board, we have more than enough freight to go around. In fact, we are in a great position to be selective with our freight that caters to our fleet. We are motivated to benefit from the increased offers from our network.
How can you help? This is where we see the benefit of having such a strong, dedicated fleet working with us. One way you can help us is by keeping us in the know with your availability and schedules. Communicating changes in ETAs and delays is also exceptionally helpful in keeping our fleet running smoothly. As Henry Ford said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Keeping us informed is the power that keeps us moving forward.
What are other ways you can think of to help keep your driver manager informed?
