...Staffing Plan Peter Adija University of Phoenix Human Resources Management – MGT/431 Instructor David Mallory June 28, 2010 Staffing Plan Huffman Trucking (HT) is a company that has always gone against the grain. It has always taken the bold moves when others remained cautious and fearful. HT flourished through the uncertain times during and after World War II. And midway through 2010 with many economist and pundits forecasting that the economy will not get better soon and may relapse into a “double dip” recession, HT has sought to make the courageous move and take advantage of some of the positive signs in the market and bravely engage in hiring and re-staffing reflecting the company’s goal of expansion. Employees of a company are not just responsible for carrying out their duties while at work; they are responsible for representing the companies they work for on, and sometimes, off duty. Employees today should be aware that what they say and do off-duty could cause them their jobs. Recently a waitress in Charlotte, NC went on the social networking site Facebook, to vent about her tip from a customer. She rudely spoke about that customer and soon management discovered her post. (Frazier, 2010) Some may say this incident borders on issues of privacy but from a management perspective there is the image and well-being of the company to worry about. Employees are an extension of the company. Hiring employees is not just about body counts. A qualified individual...
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...Communication Process Kathy Kirsch BCOM/275 October 17, 2011 Donald M. Marrin The high cost of communication or the lack of, as the case maybe. When a veteran lead truck driver, of 30-plus years, faces a tour manager who has no idea of the transportation logistics of time travel for tractor trailers, the results are explosive as well as expensive. Concert tours consist of many elements that if there is just one hiccup, the domino effect cascades like a waterfall. The transportation logistics is just one piece of many within the structure. Traveling from point A to point B, safely, and on time, is the goal of the transportation element. When just one truck is late with equipment the domino effect starts, costing into the thousands of dollars. Herein sets the scene for lack of communication between sender, the lead truck driver and receiver, the tour manager. From Portland, Oregon, to Chico, California, it is 490 miles, nine hours of driving. That is an average speed of 54.4 miles per hour for nine hours non-stop. That is on flat, straight land. Between Portland and Chico, there are two mountain ranges to cross with an elevation of six to seven thousand feet. If a semi is loaded heavy, traveling speeds up the inclines can get down to 25 to 30 mph. There goes the average traveling speed needed to reach destination within that nine hours. Time needed would be 11 hours of driving for the semi. Another consideration that the speed limit throughout California...
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...Schedule for Implementing a Driver Control Program MKTG6513 Abstract This marketing plan is used on lessening driver turnover by reducing the communication gap between drivers and dispatchers. For each of the three years of the marketing plan, a trucking company starts with$1,000,000. To prevent repeating prior mistakes which cause drivers to leave the company, effective marketing and promotion which highlight the change in hiring style need to be implemented. To be effective in a trucking company, technology plays an imperative role which is utilized very carefully in this plan to remain within the budget while using most of it. In order to retain and minimize the turnover percentage of drivers, their training is vital, so that they represent the company in a more effective manner and help the company to retain the client. Together, the relationship of drivers with dispatchers and technology suggest the company can generate profit with a moderate rate. The prevalent concern confronting the trucking business is not the mounting fuel and insurance expenses, but rather, the aptitude to entice, recruit and preserve excellent drivers. According to Keller and Ozment (1999), “[1] the cost to replace a driver has been reported to range from 3,000 to 12,000 dollars [1]” (p. 99). Where does one start to better retain a quality driver? Chances are you have many worthy drivers in your fleet, and the odds are even...
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...security team to retrieve the load before it is sold on the black market (as well as to retrieve the truck/trailer before it is vandalized). They have engaged the services of Truck Locators, a provider of locating services to the trucking industry. Truck Locator’s Truck Finder services is a one-way messaging service that routes messages from the truck on the road to the trucking companies offices. The trucking company is provided with detailed information: GPS location of both the tractor and the trailer, speed of the truck/trailer, whether the trailer doors are open, how much weight the trailer is carrying, etc. Truck Locators must install a dedicated hardware unit on the truck and the trailer before the Truck Finder service can be used. Customers generally sign their contract on the date of the sale for both the hardware (devices) and for the truck monitoring services. Service contracts generally have a duration of 12 months and are billed monthly. Service and devices are sold at standard rates, but discounts are offered depending on the number of units purchased and placed in service. The discounts do not appear to be unreasonable. Standard pricing for the services and devices is as follows: Product or Service Price Truck Finder Device $15,000 per unit, MSRP Truck Finder Services $500 per month, per unit (tractor is billed separately from trailer) The Truck Locator devices are made to be used exclusively with the Lighthouse services. No competitor makes...
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...The Coast to Coast Killer BOOK ONE Chapter Four “You feel like shooting some hoops?” Said Officer Thompson to Detective Carpenter as he was pretending to shoot a jumpshot from his seat in front of the detectives desk. “I think we need to take a little break.” “You know, tired minds don’t think to well.” He continued. As he was now tucking in his shirt upon rising from his chair. Officer Thompson was a pretty good former N.B.A. reserve player. Having played for the Philadelphia 76ers before injuring his knee in his rookie season. Second team All-American out of Temple University. 6-6 and only 28. He was still a formidable opponent between the blocks. And nobody wanted to play H.O.R.S.E with him either. Hardly anybody could match his dunks. “Yea.” “Maybe you’re right.” “Not for too long though.” “This fucker ain’t resting to much so we can’t afford to either.” Responded the detective. He was tapping on the desk with his pencil while looking at the list of victims. They had been in the office since early this morning working on the case and had been going over several stacks of paper concerning the victims and all of the new data seemed to be a bit over whelming by now. At this point, they were yet unawares of the latest victim, the girl in Florida had not yet been found. Charlie had pulled her into the bushes and covered her up with a stack of delivery pallets he had found nearby. “I keep thinking about number 29.” Said the detective. “You mean the pizza delivery guy?” “Yea.”...
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...AIU online | Elements of Business | Unit 5 Individual Project | | Michelle Forbes | 2/10/2013 | The purpose of this paper is to analyze the organization, in this case Pilot Flying J LLC., and their basic legal, social and economic environment. We will also dive into their managerial, operational and financial issues taking us through a list of possible issues that might come up in a day to day working environment. | Pilot Flying J LLC,. Is a travel center whose main focus and costomer market is the trucking companies that distribute goods across the United States. Dieseal fuel is not the only thing that these drivers expect when they come into the travel center, but they also expect hot food and hospitable and friendly costomer service. The corporations main goal is to provide quality costomer satisfaction and they focus on providing the best shopping experience possible. The corporation does have its down turns when it comes to financial management, btu with it’s friendly and coperative employees policies can be followed and new and more efficient ways of managing store hour problems are easily addressed. The policies regarding basic leagal issues, stim from the companies overall moral. When presented with a legal issue, like gas left or stolen merchandise, they take the best steps possible to find the perpatratrs and get the local police department. For example, Carlie sees a costomer in the store slowly walking through the aisles and stops and looks up...
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...Syte Wiper Blades for Semis Organizational Overview Dry Syte was started in 2014 by former commodity relocator’s, also known as semi drivers. The focus of the company is to provide quality yet affordable products. The products we specialize in are for the sole purpose of keeping the windows and mirrors clean and clear for those that drive 18 wheelers. Until now, side view mirror wipers for semis has been non-existent. The product is designed to meet the need of the drivers with the specific truck he or she is driving. Though the concept is the same for all wipers, these wipers are customized to each truck. Product Description A standard size blade will not work with side view mirrors on semi truck because there is a long mirror and then a smaller round one. Most side view mirrors are 8 inches wide and 20 inches tall so the wipers will be 6 inches wide and 17 inches tall. This size will accomplish the end result of clearing the part of a mirror needed for proper viewing. Since the invention of the first windshield wipers in 1903 by J.H. Apjohn, the materials have changed significantly. Those first wipers were actually brushes and the sweeping arm that was used was created by Mary Anderson and became patented in 1905 becoming a standard part of automobiles in 1913. These first blades were for automobiles only, semi trucks have been overlooked until now. In 1905, rubber blades replaced the brushes and with other improvements, this solved the issue of rain drenched...
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...(Undercover Boss-7 Eleven, 2014). This enterprise offers thousands of different job positions that permits the organization to have continued success. Most organizations perform a job analysis to guarantee that the selection procedures they utilize to choose between job applicants are effective but defensible and measure knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics to perform the job requirements (Stewart & Brown, 2011). The 7-Eleven enterprise has several positions that are essential to the customers, like the Night-shift clerk and the Delivery truck driver. These two positions impact the consumer on different levels, unlike the night-shift clerk the delivery driver has little contact with the client. A delivery truck driver and night clerk are entry level positions. The night clerk ensures that all customers are serviced and that merchandise is readily available for purchasing. Delivery truck drivers are responsible for ensuring products are in the store for the client. Customers expect the store to be opened with proper staffing 24-hours a day and have suitable merchandise to meet their needs. The night shift clerk must have working knowledge of the store technology to complete customer transactions and check inventory. This position requires the ability to maintain a clean, safe and organized environments for customers. A full understanding of inventory tracking, updating and other inventory procedures. The night clerk should have basic knowledge of customer...
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...Semi truck driving jobs are a great career choice for individuals who love to drive long hours on the open road. The pay is great; there are job openings nationwide; and you have the additional option of becoming an independent owner operator. Many companies have an age requirement of 21 years or older for their employees. Before applying for semi truck driving jobs, make sure that you have the proper licensure, training, and experience to meet the necessary requirements. Semi truck drivers transport livestock, materials, or other goods with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), individuals who operate semis are required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and may be required to obtain other...
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...franchises demonstrated that there are multiple positions necessitated to keep stores running efficiently. The first position detailed was a store clerk. The next position that was explored was the delivery truck driver. Although these positions differ, both are necessitated in order to maintain the world’s largest convenient store. The role of the store clerk and the role of the delivery truck driver will be compared to determine what similarities exist. A job description will then be created in order to recruit new employees. Finally, the position of store clerk will be explored to demonstrate how this position adheres to federal laws. Comparison of Positions The episode detailed two main positions. The first position was the store clerk. The clerk was required to stock shelves, make coffee, ring up customers and ensure that customers could find everything they were looking for (YouTube, n.d.). In addition, the store clerk worked closely with the store manager to address things that may go wrong in the store. The second position that was detailed in the episode was driving the delivery truck. The delivery truck driver was responsible for making all shipments (YouTube, n.d.). The delivery truck driver was responsible for ensure each store had their shipment, uploading the truck and returning the...
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...Course Project Lamont Miller Capella University March 27, 2014 Dr. Jeff Leinaweaver MBA6004-Foundational Skills Business Leaders Introduction The business I am picking for this assignment is Celadon Trucking they are a company based out of Indianapolis In. This company has been in business for 29 years there doors open in 1985. In this time frame this company has become the largest transporter of truck load freight between Canada and Mexico. They also transport a lot of freight in the lower 48 states. Celadon trucking is one of the largest trucking companies in America. Celadon Trucking is one of North America’s largest and most progressive transportation and logistics companies. The use of the internet has had a big impact on the trucking companies do business now compared to 30 years ago. With the use of internet it has made the trucking industry work easier in many different ways. The use of the internet is helping change the business practices of the trucking industry. Trucking firms use the internet strategic building blocks of distributed access to valuable information, quick communication, and boundary defying connectivity to exploit current resources and capabilities and to explore new internet business opportunities. The use of internet has improved communication and the ability to track loads. Celadon trucking is a company that is publicly traded on the stock market. Since going public in 1994, there revenue has grown...
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...security team to retrieve the load before it is sold on the black market (as well as to retrieve the truck/trailer before it is vandalized). They have engaged the services of Truck Locators, a provider of locating services to the trucking industry. Truck Locator’s Truck Finder services is a one-way messaging service that routes messages from the truck on the road to the trucking companies offices. The trucking company is provided with detailed information: GPS location of both the tractor and the trailer, speed of the truck/trailer, whether the trailer doors are open, how much weight is the trailer carrying, etc. Truck Locator’s installs a dedicated hardware unit on the truck and the trailer before the Truck Finder service can be used. Customers generally sign two contracts, one governing the dale of the hardware (devices) and the other providing the provision of the service. Service contracts generally have a duration of 12 months and are billed monthly. Service and devices are sold at standard rates, but discounts are offered depending on the number of units purchased and placed in service. The discounts do not appear to be unreasonable. Standard pricing for the services and devices is as follows: Product or Service Price Truck Finder Device $15,000 per unit, MSRP Truck Finder Services $500 per month, per unit (tractor is billed separately from trailer) The Truck Locator devices are made to be used exclusively with the Lighthouse...
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...Werner Enterprise Case Study BADM 481 By: Jerry Smith 11/25/2014 Werner Enterprises is a superior long haul trucking and logistics company that was founded in 1956, by Clarence Warner and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. It was started as a company with a single truck and has since grown into the 4th largest trucking company in the United States with 7,300 tractors and 24,000 trailers servicing North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Europe (http://www.werner.com/content/about/) Werner Enterprises offered their initial public offering in 1986 with only an inventory of 630 trucks. In the 1990s, Werner Enterprises had increasingly moved into specialty trucking, including dedicated fleet services. Innovations such as the company's paperless log system have helped put Werner at the forefront of growth in the trucking industry (http://www.company-histories.com/Werner-Enterprises-Inc-Company-History.html) In mid-1990 they had a little over 100,000 stocks outstanding with a stock price of $3.00 as of November 21, 2014 they had just over 500,000 stocks outstanding with a stock price of $29.08. Werner enterprises has grown to become one of the trucking industry’s leaders by using late model equipment, being a leader and innovator in technology, along with their vast worldwide carriers and providers. Though Werner Enterprises is one of the main leaders in the trucking business they are not without tough competitors. Below is a chart that shows the stock prices of Werner...
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...ECON 210 Microeconomics Economics Research Paper Abstract: This paper will look at the work market for truck drivers in the United States. The effects of a shortage and/or surplus of drivers and how the work market effects the country's economy, and the workers way of life will be broken down. This paper will look at how adding more jobs to this career also effects the supply and demand of goods, problems of finding qualified workers, and the chances of an individual getting a job with others competing for the same job. Trucking in the United States Introduction It is widely known that logistics is the life blood of anything major. The logistics and transportation industry in the United States itself equates for $1.33 trillion in 2012, and represented 8.5% of annual gross domestic product.(SelectUSA) From major military operations, to the factory floor; aircraft, trains and trucks are relied upon to bring food, medicine, and building supplies to the people that require them. But many of the logistical options out there have limitations. Airplanes cant land at your local grocery store, and building railroads to every store is incredibly costly and inefficient. Trucking and it's effects That is where the trucking industry comes into play. According to The American Trucking Associations reports, in 2012 alone, trucks moved 9.4 billion tons of freight or 68.5% of all freight tonnage transported domestically, and collected $642 billion in revenues...
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...in case of a fire on our property. I will be preparing an Incident Action Plan for the fire, and I will be explaining everything that you need to do in this event. • Identify at least two incident goals (i.e., where the response system should be at the end of response) and at least two operational objectives (i.e., major areas that must be addressed in the specified operational period to achieve the goals or control objectives). There are two conditions within this scenario that I see wrong. The first thing I see is that the driver was driving too fast for conditions. The other thing that I noticed that might have happened is that he is either really tired, not paying attention to what he is doing, or both. I would also take a look around see any possible cause for why he slid. I would also want to know what the situation was surrounding what he was doing. Was it really icy, or were the docks dry? Did he have help in backing up the truck, or was it in a blind spot that he couldn’t see? There are many variables that need to be considered. • Describe at least two response strategies (i.e., priorities and the general approach to accomplish the operational objectives) and at least two response tactics (i.e., specific methods developed to achieve the response strategies). The first thing I would do is make sure that the area is cleared so that no fire would spread any farther. I would also make sure everybody within a certain mile radius is out of the way of the...
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