Entries for December 2011
@ December 29, 2011 11:34
The federal motor carrier regulation, section 391.27, requires all commercial drivers to complete an annual violation and review record. The driver is to disclose all moving violations for the past 12 months or note none if there were none, sign, date and return to their employer when requested. All moving violation are to be disclosed whether in commercial vehicle or personal vehicle.
Attached below you will find the FirstFleet Violation and Review form. Every FirstFleet employee that is a CDL holder is required to complete this form and return it to their loca...
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Debra Houston @ December 28, 2011 08:00
There are plenty of reasons to quit tobacco. Maybe you want to reduce your risk of illness down the road, save money, feel better, or lessen the impact of second-hand smoke on loved ones. When you quit tobacco, you actively take back your life. You no longer have to plan your day, and life, around nicotine.
Anyone who has ever tried to kick the tobacco habit knows it's not easy. Quitting is a unique process for each person. There is no "best" way to quit. There is only what is best for YOU. That's why FirstFleet QuitNet Comprehensive meets you where you are in the q...
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@ December 27, 2011 10:20
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently passed a law that bans the use of cell phones by commercial drivers without a hands free phone device. This law goes into effect December 30, 2011. The penalty for violating this federal law is $2750 per occurrence. In addition to the hefty fines that are associated with this infraction it has been proven to be a very unsafe practice. In effort to sponsor safety it is the company policy of FirstFleet to require the use of a hands free device while operating a company owned vehicle. Please help us make the roads a safer place ...
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Daniel Piper @ December 25, 2011 20:00
FirstFleet would like to take this time to wish everyone and their family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. We at FirstFleet express our thanks and gratitude for everyone’s hard work this past year. May everyone have a healthy and Happy New Year.
Austin Henderson @ December 15, 2011 16:00
This brief video details how you can quickly gain access to valuable information with regard to the location of our nationwide authorized fuel stops.
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@ December 08, 2011 16:00
We need your help!
We have good news and great news to share. The good news is we have been awarded new business with a Dedicated Customer in Elkton, VA. The great news is that FirstFleet will now be hiring 25 drivers in Elkton and the surrounding area to satisfy our need. Elkton is located in Northern, VA - about 20 miles east of Harrisonburg.
If you know of any qualified drivers, that you would recommend, please refer them to FirstFleet’s website (www.firstfleetinc.com), and ask them fill out our online app...
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Debra Houston @ December 05, 2011 17:00
FirstFocus is the quarterly newletter publication of FirstFleet, Inc. We use this newsletter to keep our employees updated with happenings, celebrations and information from around the FirstFleet family of facilities.
This newsletter installment brings us the celebration of our first 3-Million Mile safe driver Dave Hall, 2-Million Mile driver Orville Wood, and a host of others that have joined the million and half million mile clubs!
Check out the newletter here and celebrate the accomplishments, weddings, new births and other events o...
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