We would like to extend a special thanks to all of the Veterans and their families on this Veterans Day.  With the sacrifices made by both the present and past Veterans and their families our country is a safer place to live.   We must never take for granted the freedom we enjoy in this country. Thank you Veterans.  

As communicated via blog earlier this week and via email to all managers a few weeks ago, the quarterly safety bonus payments to our drivers changed to a direct deposit process this week and are included in the drivers' pay today. There has been some concern raised over the tax effect of including this in with the regular paycheck/direct deposit vs. the tax effect when we were issuing the bonus checks separately. Per IRS Publication 15 on bonus payments, any type of bonus payment, which would of course include safety bonus checks, must either be taxed a flat 25% or, alternatively, must be incl...

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As delivery drivers, backing is something we must do every day.  Almost all backing accidents are preventable!  GOAL…Get Out And Look, is the best way to prevent a backing accident. In this video we talk about different job duties drivers fail to do that will result in a backing accident. To watch this video and more have a look at our YouTube channel or the Employee Video library found here on our website (login required). ...

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  A large part of Fatigue is Drowsiness, which is the last step before falling asleep…not the first. Drowsiness means you are seconds away from falling asleep; you must put forth a conscious effort to remain focused and stay awake. At one moment you are aware of the fatigue and in a split second you are sound asleep, completely unaware of what your vehicle is doing. This is an incredibly dangerous situation! Fatigue can be responsible for all different kinds of accidents…from hitting a yellow pole in a parking lot to a rollover accident due to ...

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As another step in the Payroll process of going paperless and to make it more convenient for our drivers to access their bonus pay, we will be converting the quarterly safety bonus payments to direct deposit effective with the third quarter bonuses. If you qualified for a safety bonus for the third quarter, your bonus payment will be included with your regular pay on the November 9th pay date.  We appreciate all our drivers’ efforts to operate in a safe manner on the road, at our terminals, and at our customer locations. If you have an...

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  We are excited to announce the implementation of electronic logs for FirstFleet.  You may hear QHOS (Qualcomm Hours of Service) is coming to your fleet.  The CSA program is a government program that is designed to level the playing field by providing good visibility into a carrier’s safety performance – in relation to their peers.  This program provides clear access into what was once lost in the details of a safe stat score. FirstFleet wants to be a leader in our industry and is deployi...

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Your 401k retirement plan statement is now available online! To view or print your statement, just log into www.principal.com/retirement/statements to view account information. If you have not yet set up an online account at www.principal.com, you will need to complete the following steps first: Under Account Login, select Personal as the login type and click Go Click the Establish your new Username and Password Enter your Social Security Number and the Account/Contract Number 705090 Verify your identity, create your username and password, enter your email address, an...

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FirstFleet’s Annual Open Enrollment is October 1 - 31, 2012 This year’s on-site benefit enrollment meetings will take place from October 1st through October 31st.  During the on-site enrollment, each of you has the opportunity to attend a quick, private one-on-one session with a Colonial Life benefit counselor. In that session, you’ll learn how personal insurance products can enhance your current benefits package, and can be customized to fit your individual needs.  You may also participate in the online benefits enrollment from O...

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FirstFleet’s Annual Open Enrollment is October 1 - 31, 2012 This year’s on-site benefit enrollment meetings will take place from October 1st through October 31st.  During the on-site enrollment, each of you has the opportunity to attend a quick, private one-on-one session with a Colonial Life benefit counselor. In that session, you’ll learn how personal insurance products can enhance your current benefits package, and can be customized to fit your individual needs.  You may also participate in the online benefits enrollment from O...

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FirstFleet’s Annual Open Enrollment is October 1 - 31, 2012 This year’s on-site benefit enrollment meetings will take place from October 1st through October 31st.  During the on-site enrollment, each of you has the opportunity to attend a quick, private one-on-one session with a Colonial Life benefit counselor. In that session, you’ll learn how personal insurance products can enhance your current benefits package, and can be customized to fit your individual needs.  You may also participate in the online benefits enrollment from O...

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Did you know September and October are national preparedness months for an emergency situation? Three essential elements for being prepared include: Be informed: stay aware of what emergencies could happen in your area, floods, wildfires, tornados, etc.  Make a plan: make sure your family knows how to protect themselves, who to contact, where to meet, and how to get there. Build a kit: plan ahead what items you may need to survive an emergency - first aid, food, water, shelter, and communication. ...

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FirstFleet’s Annual Open Enrollment is October 1 - 31, 2012 This year’s on-site benefit enrollment meetings will take place from October 1st through October 31st.  During the on-site enrollment, each of you has the opportunity to attend a quick, private one-on-one session with a Colonial Life benefit counselor. In that session, you’ll learn how personal insurance products can enhance your current benefits package, and can be customized to fit your individual needs.  You may also participate in the online benefits enrollment from O...

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  New disclosure requirements that became law under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) directed the Departments of Labor, the Treasury and Health and Human Services to develop standards for a Summary of Benefits and Coverage along with a uniform glossary of health insurance and medical terms. We (FirstFleet), as the sponsor of your self-funded medical plan, are providing this information to you in order to assist you in your review, evaluation and understanding of your medical plan options and to meet the disclosure requirements...

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Winter often means snow-covered and icy roads. Experienced truckers know that the lighter the load, the less traction the tires have. Even trucks hauling heavy loads can lose traction in snow and ice. One of the most important things about driving a commercial motor vehicle during adverse weather conditions is to maintain vehicle traction. Ice, snow, and high winds all work towards reducing traction as well as visibility.  Tire chains are one of the best tools to help maintain traction when the road surfaces are covered in winter precipitation. In this video we ...

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Winter is just around the corner and with that being said comes challenges in all aspects of our job duties. The long days will be drawing to an end resulting in shorter days and longer nights. Warm breezes will soon change to cold harsh winds. Gentle showers will change over to bitter snow or ice storms. Soon, just a short walk from the truck to the building could be a challenge in and of itself! Each year, thousands of professional drivers are seriously injured due to not paying attention during winter conditions. Driving or even walking in ice and snow requires yo...

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