DON JERRELL
Associate VP

I was asked to put together a “short” article for the ATA S&LPMC’s informer magazine on what drivers will need 10 years from now, and initially it seemed fairly simple.  More Pay, Better Hometime, the usual. 

Last week, we held an HNI University event on Driving Organizational Performance & Waste Reduction With the Behavior Bank Account.  In this workshop, Chad Tisonik covered a range of topics related to incentive programs and changing employee behavior, touching on things like: 

CHAD TISONIK
Advisory Practice Leader

A number of factors determine business success -- but the most important by far is employee behavior. Employees are the backbone of every company, and every individual’s behavior impacts your company’s overall performance.

Transportation companies have been measuring many safety and productivity metrics for years.  For most motor carriers, the problem at hand isn’t a need for more data or reports --  it’s information overload. The challenge lies in taking the numbers you have and turning them into something actionable that will have a quantifiable impact on the business.

GARRETT OLESON
Relationship Manager

As you may have heard, on March 27, 2012, the FMCSA made proposed changes to the Safety Measurement System available for viewing by motor carriers before this information is released to the public.  [See our last blog for information on how to access the SMS Preview.] 

MEGAN YOUNG
Account Executive 

Driver wellness has become a major issue for the transportation industry.  The stats say it all:

Wisconsin lien law is a collection tool to “provide protection for [contractors, subcontractors and suppliers] who improve the property of others by furnishing materials or labor."   In many cases, liens are a contractor’s best leverage in getting paid. 

MIKE NATALIZIO
President & CEO