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Simplifying Subrogration: Basics That Every Business Owner Should Know

JODI MATHY
Senior Claims Consultant at HNI

Subrogation is critical to controlling claims cost, yet the subrogation process can be tough to wrap your head around.

Topics: Transportation

Deadly Michigan Truck Wreck Makes Drivers Think Twice About Pre-Trip Inspections

JIM McKINLEY
Principal at HNI Michigan

A set of dual tires fell off a tractor-trailer, bounced over the median, and struck a car in crash last month in western Michigan. Two people in the car were killed. The May 30 accident is under investigation, and it's unclear what caused the tires to come off the truck.

Topics: Transportation

R - E - S - P - E - C -T! Bridging the Generational Gap

CHAD TISONIK
President of HNI Wisconsin

We all want it from those we work with, but each generation defines respect differently. 

Most people in the workplace operate with the thought process of giving respect as they want to receive it.  Sort of the “do onto others as you would have done onto you” approach.

Well, that’s your first mistake. One generation expects respect based on their title and position and another generation wants to have respect shown to them based on their ideas and performance. 

Do you see the conflicting views? Many managers may not see it but they FEEL it daily.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Seeking Mr. Right: Using Employer Brand to Find the Ideal Employee

JENNIFER ROMERO
Manager of Talent and Perks at HNI

Finding the "right fit" talent for your organization is easier said than done. There's a lot more involved in strategically adding team members than simply posting a job on your website and waiting for applications to come pouring in.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

Driver Recruiting and Wellness: Melton Goes All In with New Headquarters

MEGAN YOUNG
HNI Account Executive

From an onsite restaurant that sources local ingredients to a state-of-the-art fitness facility, Melton Truck Lines' new headquarters shows the company is in the fast lane to growth  and HNI is proud to be partners with this future-focused organization.

Topics: Transportation

Trucking Safety Program Ideas:
Let Your Calendar & Data Do the Design

MICHAEL NATALIZIO
Business Analytics Advisor at HNI

Data can be a gamechanger in the trucking industry.  Our systems gather all kinds of information – speed, idle time, fuel efficiency, claims and losses, citations, and more. 

Topics: Transportation Safety / Compliance

Recruiting Drivers: Why Your Brand Matters

CHRIS TANKE
Relationship Manager at HNI

In the ever-competitive world of attracting good drivers, it is getting harder and harder to stand out amongst a crowd of competitors.

Topics: Transportation Leadership / Strategy

Driving Complacency: Why Seasoned Drivers Can Pose A Serious Risk

It is often said that it is more difficult to maintain top performance than to climb the mountain to achieve that top performance in the first place.

Topics: Transportation Safety / Compliance

Growing Pains: The Risk for Transportation Companies in an Upswing

FRANK BLAU
Account Executive at HNI

With economic conditions improving in many sectors and geographies, businesses and consumers are purchasing and consuming more goods and services. Manufacturers and distributors of products - from building materials, to consumer goods, and everything in between - are ramping up production of goods and materials that need to be delivered.

Topics: Transportation Safety / Compliance

Get Your Drivers Ready for the 2015 Roadside Inspection Blitz

DON JERRELL
Associate Vice President at HNI

It's almost that time of the year again. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual roadside inspection blitz is on the calendar for June 2-4.

Topics: Transportation