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To the Millennial Long Haul Truck Driver, Looks Matter

Long haul trucking, like the rest of the transportation industry, is feeling the pinch of the driver shortage. Companies are doing all they can to attract long haul truck drivers — from sign-on bonuses, to guaranteed pay, to wellness plans. Others are hiring recruiting companies or spewing print and digital ads at every opportunity.

Topics: Transportation

Wicked Problems are Beautiful

MIKE NATALIZIO
HNI CEO

If you’ve been hanging around here lately, you know that one of our hot buttons is the topic of wicked problems. Wicked business problems are different from any old type of problem — we define them as the kind of problems you can’t just write a check to make go away.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing

Share the Love: Tell Us Why You Love Trucking (and Win a Prize!)

ERIN VAN HANDEL
HNI Marketing Coordinator

Topics: Transportation

4 Key Takeaways from Our Hazcom and GHS Training Webinar

KYLE MEINERT
Risk Advisor 

Our recent webinar on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (aka GHS) gave employers a useful overview of what the new hazard communication rules are all about, as well as explaining the why of OSHA's decision to switch to this international program.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Four Secret Identities of Truck Drivers

CHRISTY HEWITT
Account Executive

National Truck Driver Appreciation and Wellness Week is just around the corner — Sept. 14-20. In the next few weeks, we'll be saluting the pros who keep things rolling for the American economy.

Topics: Transportation

Don't Get Busted with 'Guilty' Incentive Based Wellness Programs

BARB RAND
Compliance Advisor

Getting in trouble with the law is pretty much the last thing on someone’s mind when starting a wellness program, right? Of course!

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Building Trust at Work Starts with Committing to Transparency

MIKE NATALIZIO
HNI CEO

More employers are creating a culture of transparency, because building trust at work sets a foundation for open communication and innovation.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

How Medical Marijuana Insurance Issues Affect Your Work Comp Policies

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

Employers are paying attention to medical marijuana insurance issues, especially after a recent ruling by the New Mexico Court of Appeals regarding coverage of medical marijuana to treat a work-related injuries.

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Truck Drivers

We don't have to tell you how important driver recruiting is to the success of your company — hiring truck drivers is priority No. 1 for nearly every transportation company we work with. Here are some tips on avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes that can make it more difficult to hire truck drivers for your fleet. 

Topics: Transportation

How to Conquer Your Business Weaknesses in 3 Easy Steps

KYLE MEINERT
Risk Advisor

If you're a leader in your organization, it's 3-n-3 time. No, I'm not talking about a basketball tournament.

Topics: Construction Transportation Leadership / Strategy Manufacturing