Due to the responses to the auto-enrollment notice that we discussed a few months ago, we have decided to not introduce that option at this time for the 401k Plan for our company.  We did have a number of associates newly enroll in the plan as an active participant as part of this effort, and we will be honoring those enrollments starting in January 2011.  If you did have an interest in participating in the 401k plan as an auto-enrollee at 4%, you still have time to enroll online at www.principal.com by using the Plan contract # 7-05090.   Please remember that you also have t...

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Instructions for Establishing Personal Login to your 401k Account Live Saturday December 4, 2010 Principal Financial Group has been working to help you achieve financial security.  We take our responsibility to protect your personal data and account balances very seriously – using proven technology to safeguard your personal information and privacy.  Coming live Saturday, December 4, 2010 will be a login enhancement for your protection when accessing your 401k account.  This link contains step-by-step instructions (including screen shots) for establishing username, password, ...

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A few weeks back we posted an article about our video library being live and ready for use. I am happy to announce that we have added a new title to the library! We now have a short training segment that teaches you how to use your mobile communications device in generic terms. In this video Driver Trainer Kevin Steele will walk you through a five minute session that covers the required forms and their use. There are location specific examples that are not covered in this video, but the basics are covered for your review or for training new drivers. To access th...

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The following tips can help you avoid being the victim of cargo theft. Lock your truck Don’t leave the engine running Be aware of those around you Don’t pick up hitch-hikers Don’t stop along the highway DO NOT drop a loaded trailer at an unauthorized location! BE SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!