Midwest Transport, Inc.

Safety Information

arlene — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:05:09 +0000

2011-3rd-quarter-injury-reports.pdf

dot-3-rd-quarter-2011.pdf

2011-3rd-quarter-crash-reports.pdf

Welcome To Greenup IL

arlene — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:59:45 +0000

The Greenup terminal handles all the major truck and trailer repairs for Midwest Transport, Inc. It also the home for other departments as well.

The terminal is the home base for Lowell Henderson, Maintenance Director for MTI. Lowell travels to the other terminals for MTI on a regular basis in order to ensure that the company policies and procedures are being followed at all locations. He also works with outside vendors on repairs and pricing for the company.

Bob Tucker is the terminal manager of the Greenup facility. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of the terminal, he also deals with the other terminals and supervisors in regards to what equipment needs to be shuttled back for repairs or what tractors need to be moved to a different tier. He also acts as a backup for Lowell in regards to outside repairs and discussing repair options with the other terminals. Here Bob is discussing repairs with Greg Russell.

The Safety Director for MTI, Larry Jansen. He travels to various locations to conduct driver safety meetings. Larry also works to maintain and improve safety in the work environment for all employees. With CSA 2010, Larry monitors both MTI’s and the driver’s individual standings and ratings. He works to train the drivers on how CSA2010 pertains to them and how it affects both the driver and MTI.

Jim Dollahan is the newest member of the MTI safety team. He conducts driver safety meetings at various locations. Jim assists terminal managers in the field with the hiring process for drivers. He also takes the new hires out for their road test and through the proper procedures for all paperwork they are required to do.

The shuttle department for MTI operates out of the Greenup terminal as well. Brad Biggs is the department supervisor and Brenda Tucker is the clerk for the shuttle department. There are 7 full time drivers and 4 part time drivers in the shuttle department. The drivers haul freight as they move equipment between Greenup and the other terminals. The shuttle department brings in equipment in from the field for repairs and routine maintenance. This department also places newer equipment in the field and places older equipment in another level of the tier system.

Thank you for visiting MTI Greenup, IL.

Mileage Study

arlene — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:23:05 +0000

UPDATED MILEAGE STUDY

MTI has completed its study on the Orlando to Atlanta fuel test. If you recall our objective was to determine the effect of a more aerodyne tractor and/or “skirted” trailer would have on the fuel economy! We began with one tractor will full fairings and a skirted tractor that had been aligned with one another. In addition we move the 5^th wheel plate as close to the tractor as feasible to reduce the drag on the trailer. The second units were a full faring tractor and a regular trailer. The third unit was a tractor with a top wind faring plus a skirted trailer. The 4^th was a tractor with a top wind faring and a plain trailer. After each week we pulled the info from the ECM on the tractor as to the mpg on each unit. In addition we “switch” drivers each week from one unit to the next to take out the affect of drivers having different driving habits.

The good news was our fuel economy improved on each unit over our fleet average. We can only surmise that perhaps the drivers exhibited better driving habits in that they were aware that each unit was being monitored. Those results were not expected.

The bad news was the unit that obtained the best results was the unit that had only a wind faring and a plain trailer. Remember, all these units had the same motor and gear ratios, etc. We expected to gain .3 per mpg with the fully fared tractor and .2 per mpg for the skirted trailer. This was all the data I could gather indicated we should expect.

Obviously, this was not a scientific experiment but it did tell us that perhaps we had an opportunity to gain performance by a change in driver behavior. ANY improvement in fuel economy allows us to be more competitive on contracts and thereby help MTI to grow! At the start of the test we were concerned as to how the full skirted tractors and trailers would react in frozen ice and snow as the plastic might crack and be torn off, etc. We will need to do more testing on this issue.

I will keep you posted as we gain more insight into this issue.

CSA 2010 - Updates

arlene — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:10:04 +0000

This article is placed in this section to allow everyone the opportunity to better understand the ramifications of the upcoming CSA2010.If you are a driver it could affect your ability to drive a tractor, if you are a mechanic it will affect the way you look at safety issues and if you are an employee at MTI it should help you realize that EVERYONE at MTI needs to do everything possible to keep our scores in good shape. The result of these efforts will be less accidents translating into fewer injuries to our drivers and to others on the highways. This is reason enough to work diligently toward safety improvement as no one is anxious to be injured!!!!!

Please click on the link below

statement-of-anne-ferro.pdf

March 23^rd, 2010

TO: All employeesSubject: CSA2010

Much has been written about CSA 2010 and there is as much misinformation as there is good information. Basically, this procedure will be a new rating system for EVERY company involved in operating tractors and it will for the first time measure the performance of EVERY CDL driver in the United States. A company can be placed out of business for non-performance and a driver can be disqualified. However, typically a driver will lose his/her ability to drive as EVERY company will have access to the driving record, etc. of every driver that applies to their company. Therefore, since the company will receive a rating based on the composite of all its drivers there will be rationale for companies to dismiss drivers with bad records. It would be unlikely that another company would hire that driver as their record would become a part of the new company’s rating! My point is both the company and the driver will receive ratings so it is in EVERYONE’S best interest not to have DOT issues. To help everyone understand and be aware of what is going on we will begin publishing on this site articles that will assist everyone in understanding this issue.MTI needs drivers to deliver the mail and freight! Drivers need employment. Therefore, we have a common interest to do pre-trips, have our paperwork up to date and generally do everything possible to obtain clean DOT checks!The last issue is accidents. In the past only chargeable accidents have gone on the record. However, now EVERY accident regardless of who was at fault goes on the record of both the company and the driver. Please ALWAYS leave yourself an out to avoid accidents!!!Hopefully, this site will help you understand CSA2010.

Ken

I’ve been conducting CSA 2010 workshops throughout North America since October 2009. As a result I’ve identified and addressed numerous misunderstandings, misinformation, and misconceptions. I’ve decided to produce a series of e-mails aimed to replace fiction with fact. Kelly Anderson, President - Impact

FICTION

Many carriers believe once CSA 2010 is rolled out they will be able to see the BASIC scores of their current drivers and they’ll be able to order a report showing the BASIC scores of potential drivers.

FACT

Neither drivers nor employing motor carriers will have access to the drivers BASIC scores. At present, only enforcement personnel will have access. Generally, it will be used to identify and focus on drivers of carriers that are undergoing an investigation. However, drivers and carriers will have access to driver data through the Driver Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP). The PSP provides a list of crash and inspection activity associated with the driver over the previous 3 years of inspections and 5 years of crashes. PSP only provides a list, it does not compare or assess driver inspection/crash performance. This fact is substantiated by FAQ #27 of the CSA 2010 website.

Have a Question?

If you have a CSA 2010 question or concern please feel free to e-mail them to kelly@impacttrans.com or call Kelly at 417-451-0853

FICTION

Many carriers, drivers, and insurance companies believe that once CSA 2010 is implemented that around 200,000 drivers will be dis-qualified by the FMCSA due to their compliance record and/or medical qualification.

FACT

CSA 2010 does not assign Safety Ratings to drivers like it does carriers. Drivers will receive BASIC scores that will be accessible to DOT investigators during a carrier intervention. The current driver intervention tools include a “notice of violation” and a “notice of claim.” The notice of claim is used when the driver will receive a fine. The CSA 2010 driver intervention process does not include dis-qualifying the driver. CSA 2010 does not set medical requirements. It does, however, measure compliance within the Driver Fitness BASIC. Kelly’s opinion - I believe 200,000 drivers could lose their job as part of CSA 2010. Not because the FMCSA dis-qualified them but because Safety Directors, armed with the drivers’ last 5-years of crash data and 3 years of inspections, will not hire a driver with a poor safety record. I expect some Safety Directors to set some very stringent hiring standards with regard to Accidents and Inspection Violations. This will take a lot of drivers out of the industry; it will also result in empty trucks. I think that, once carriers and drivers become more familiar with CSA 2010, hiring standards will be adjusted appropriately. This fact is substantiated by FAQ #7, 18, 27 of the CSA 2010 website.

Have a Question?

If you have a CSA 2010 question or concern please feel free to e-mail them to kelly@impacttrans.com or call Kelly at 417-451-0853

Safety Briefs

arlene — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:36:14 +0000

10-7-11.pdf Highway-Rail Grade Crossings - 7 Steps for Safety

9-30-11.pdf Proper Placarding of “Alernative Fuels”

9-23-11.pdf What’s in Your Truck?

9-16-11.pdf Put some “Teeth” in your Safety Program

9-2-11.pdf FMCSA Improves CSA Safety Measurement System

8-19-11.pdf Road Tests: Good Business practice

8-12-11.pdf Form and Manner: properly completed logs

8-5-11.pdf The Pre-Employment Screening Program:

7-29-11.pdf Evasive Action

7-22-11.pdf Our Highways are a Battlefield

7-15-11.pdf Roadcheck 2011 Results

7-8-11.pdf United States and Mexico Announce Safe Secure Cross-Border Trucking Program

7-1-11.pdf Responsible Business Practices

6-17-11.pdf Why Conduct a Road Test?

6-10-11.pdf Driver Fitness

6-3-11.pdf From the Federal Register

5-27-11.pdf CSA & Drivers - The Facts

5-20-11.pdf How to Reduce Your “Vehicle Maintenance” BASIC Score Quickly

5-13-11.pdf Safety Measurement System

4-22-11.pdf Sleep Apnea & Commercial Drivers

4-15-11.pdf DOT Announces Proposed Agreement

4-8-11.pdf Who Is Responsible for Work Zone Safety?

4-1-11.pdf Hazardous Materials: Cargo Tank

3-25-11.pdf Hazardous Materials Training

3-18-11.pdf NHTSA’s Top Safety Recommendations

3-11-11.pdf Safe CMV Operation

3-4-11.pdf CSA Warning Letters - First Step

2-25-11.pdf Protect Yourself: Climbing In and Out of your Vehicle

2-18-11.pdf Emergency Stops

2-11-11.pdf Driving in Darkness or Subdued Light

1-28-11.pdf Seat Belts: Your single most effective Safety Step

1-21-11.pdf what is a warning letter?

1-14-11.pdf Operation Safe Driver Results

1-7-11.pdf Hours of Service of Drivers

12-17-10.pdf FMCSA Launches CSA on December 13, 2010

12-3-10.pdf EMERGENCY STOPS

11-12-10.pdf CSA 2010 and Drivers – Separating Fact from Fiction

11-5-10.pdf 7 Tips for Drivers

10-29-10.pdf Keeping Healthy on the Road

10-22-10.pdf Aggressive Driving

10-15-10.pdf Operation Safe Driver

10-08-10.pdf Sleep Apnea

10-1-10.pdf Safety Regulations

9-24-10.pdf Lowest Traffic Fatalities in Six Decades

9-17-10.pdf Distracted Driving

9-10-10.pdf Passenger Transportation

9-3-10.pdf Federal Register

8-27-10.pdf Safety Program = Loss Prevention

8-20-10.pdf Pandemonium (and other sinister driving behaviors)

8-13-10.pdf Elimination of USDOT Number Resgistrant-Only Classification

8-6-10.pdf Improvements to the CSA 2010 Safety Measurement System

7-30-10.pdf Red light Running

7-23-10.pdf 10 Things you need to know about Brakes on Commercial Vehicles

7-16-10.pdf Road Check 2010 Results

7-9-2010.pdf Minimum Level of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carrier

7-2-10.pdf Red Flag Violations

Job Application

arlene — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:22:14 +0000

mti-driver-application.pdf

DRIVE FOR MTI

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:06:45 +0000

Midwest Transport Inc would like to extend a welcome to drivers across the country.

Contact Nancy Croslow, Recruitment Director at

ncroslow@mwtransport.com

or 618-544-3399 ext 330

Click on the following link for the Driver Application.

You may download it to your computer to complete, save it and email directly to Recruiting or you may print and mail it to

MTI Attn: Nancy Croslow PO Box 8608 Robinson IL 62454

mti-driver-app.pdf

Our business involves 38 states but the majority of the miles are east of the Mississipi River. In 2011 we drove approximately 50 million miles. We have 500 power units and approximately 700 employees. We haul general freight as well as specialized freight but our largest customer is the USPS. These are dedicated routes.MTI operates with company drivers utilizing International tractors, Goodyear tires and Chevron oil. We operate our own maintenance facilities where we repair both tractors and trailers.

Why not apply today?