With the help of "Bruce" through a comment on this post we have modified the Pay History tool to provide a way for employees to see pay information from the previous year. To use this navigate to myPortal - Employee Resources - Employee Pay History. There is a parameter for the report which reads "Days Back" - select the option from this list and click update. The pay items from the previous year will be displayed on the page. Thanks Bruce for your comments and suggestion! A note for those who desire to reconcile W2 information with the detail of their checks. There are special considerat...

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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!

As we approach the last month of 2010, FirstFleet wanted to offer one last reminder to all associates the opportunity to enroll in the 401k Plan for 2011!  As you have heard the past two months, if you have not enrolled in the 401k Plan in the past, you can do nothing and still be enrolled with an automatic contribution weekly of 4% that will start in January 2011.  Morever, you can also act now and contribute at a % or $ that best fits your needs.   Everyone has the opportunity to enroll at any % or $$ amount they are comfortable contributing to their 401k account.  ...

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The Truckload Carriers Association has named one of our very own as it’s most recent Highway Angel! William Whitehead out of our Cleveland, TN terminal recently witnessed a passenger vehicle collide with a deer, lose control and come to a stop in the median where it caught on fire. Bill made sure the passengers got out of the car and assisted in extinguishing the fire.   Bill says “I have a daughter who is a single mother, and I hope someone would help her out if she ever needed it”.   For his efforts above and beyond Bill has received the Highway Angel certificate, a lap...

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All drivers need Space and Visibility to avoid hazards while driving. 8-12 seconds of eye lead time is recommended at all times. If visibility is reduced because of fog, rain, snow, or sleet, make the adjustment and slow down! Chances are good that if you don’t see an obstacle soon enough – you will hit it!

We have added a new feature to our website - a video library. To start with we have added a couple of great selections.  Cummins has provided us with a video, ”Driver Training 2010” that encompasses new information on what the new Cummins engine does for you, the driver, and how to take advantage of these features.  The other video covers DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) and how the Aftertreatment system works. Both of these are VERY important.  ALL operations personnel need to be very familiar with these systems.  Diesel has just reached a new two year high! Please take advant...

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We at FirstFleet join the rest of the nation today in honoring those servicemen and women who have bravely served to defend our great nation and the freedoms we enjoy.  Their sacrifice makes possible our way of life and the rights we hold dear.  We offer our utmost respect and undying gratitude for everything our veterans have done and are continuing to do for our country.  We are especially proud of those members of the FirstFleet team who are veterans.  Thank you for your service.

Because there were some issues with the Harmony site closing a day early we had a number of people who had waited until the next to the last day to participate that were unable to make their elections for 2011.  We are going to open the call center and the Harmony on-line self-enrollment site again for one day only, Friday November 5th.   The hours are noted below as well as the phone number and website information. Call Center: Friday, November 5th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. 1-866-310-3992   Self-Enroll Online: https://harmonyenroll.coloniallife.com Friday, No...

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Individual driver CSA 2010 records are now available through the FMCSA’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). The report includes 5 years of accident data and 3 years of roadside inspection data. There is a fee of $10 for each report. We encourage all drivers to check their records for accuracy! If you have any questions or need help, please contact the Safety Department in Murfreesboro, TN.  

Open enrollment will end on 10/31/10 so you need to make sure you don't miss the opportunity to review your current selections and make any changes that will benefit you and your family in the coming year.  If you've already met with an enroller, then you're golden, but if not, you can still call the CALL CENTER at (866) 310-3992 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST until Friday 10/29/10.  You can also GO ONLINE and self-enroll at: https://harmonyenroll.coloniallife.com.  Once there you will be asked for a user name and a password.  Your User Name is: ...

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Effective 10/21/2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is banning text messaging by commercial motor vehicle drivers. Drivers who fail to comply with this rule may face civil penalties and may even be disqualified from driving CMV’s in the future!  

October 17-23, 2010 the CVSA and FMCSA will be promoting commercial driver safety through the Operation Safe Driver campaign. Through enforcement and education of both commercial and non-commercial drivers the CVSA hopes to improve the safety performance of everyone on the road. Look out for increased roadside inspections and enforcement of dangerous traffic violations such as failure to wear seat belts and aggressive driving. Don’t give them a reason to stop you!