2016 Account of the Year--Mid Year Update

The AOY awards are among the most prestigious that are handed out annually at our regional kick off meeting.  There are three LDC truck count groupings as well as an overall winner that are determined by a weighted ranking in 7 categories(PNLb4OH$'s, PNLB4OH%, Inventory Write Off's, Turnover Improvement, DOT Preventable Collison PMM, Preventable Collision PMM, and Injuries per 100).  The 3 size categories are LDC's with less than 5 trucks, LDC's with 5-10 trucks and LDC's with 10+ trucks.

Through the end of May, Sacramento is leading the 5 trucks and less as well as holding the top overall score in the network.  They've shown strong performance across the board and are setting the standard for other LDC's to shoot for.  The West also has the leader in the 5-10 truck range with Windsor, CA pacing the group.  Final Mile South is leading the charge in the large LDC category with Pompano at the top followed closely by Orlando in second place.

There is still a lot to time left, and everyone has an opportunity to improve their standing in these rankings as well as their overall performance in all categories.

10+Trucks
1.  Pompano Beach, FL
2.  Orlando, FL
3.  Columbus, OH
4.  Fort Worth, TX
5.  Houston, TX

5-10 Trucks
1.  Windsor, CA
2.  Indianapolis, IN
3.  Salt Lake City, UT
4.  Portland, OR
5.  Bowman, SC

5 or Less Trucks
1.  Sacramento, CA
2.  Shreveport, LA
3.  Little Rock, AR
4.  Greer, SC
5.  Normal, IL

Final Mile has a new Million Mile Award winner!!!

Samuel "Louie" Brooks has been with JB Hunt since 2005 and has been with Final Mile OKC since the account began. He proves day in and day out to be a true leader in so many aspects. Several retail customers and jobsites request him as their primary driver and many home deliveries have called in singing his praises. His fellow drivers look up to him and he has trained many drivers in his tenure here. 

Louie lives in Meeker with his wife and 4 kids and is a big OKC Thunder fan. He also enjoys fast cars and the occasional casino visit on the weekends. 

It has been a privilege working with Louie and seeing him in action as well as being able to see him accomplish such an amazing feat in safety. 

Congrats to Louie!

Link to the Maintenance blog

Our maintenance team regularly posts to their log in an effort to keep our operators up to date on the latest news, campaigns and fleet maintenance suggestions.  For the latest and greatest as it pertains to JB Hunt maintenance, please visit their blog site.

http://dcs.blog.jbhunt.com/

Tips for improving your credit score...June HR article

How to Score Good Credit

If you’ve been denied a loan, mortgage, lease or credit card, chances are it has something to do with your credit score. You can read more about credit reports and consumer protection here. In the meantime, here are six ideas for boosting your score, raising your limits and improving your rep one credit card statement at a time. 

1. Pay bills on time and reduce the amount of debt you have. This includes credit cards and every kind of installment debt you currently owe.

2. Pay off credit card bills entirely each and every month. If that’s not doable, do be sure to pay them by the due date (preferably beyond the minimum) and come up with a plan to pay them off fully…soon. 

3. Set up text and email reminders. Lenders and creditors are pretty modern these days. Most will sign you up for this option before you take that first swipe.

4. Automate your bill payments. By enabling automatic credit card payments you don’t miss any due dates.

5. Stagger your debt by interest rate. Pay off cards with higher interest rates first. This will improve your credit score and cut down on fees and interest. At the same time, consider paying down credit that is at or close to your limit.  The closer to the limit you are, the more your credit is impacted and your score lowered.

6.  Consider your credit cards carefully. Contrary to what many believe, closing unused accounts does not have a big impact on raising your credit card score. Opening a bunch of new credit cards in the same year and closing others can actually have a negative impact on your credit score.  Instead, try this: rely on two to three credit cards that you use prudently one month and pay off the next. Building credit wisely over time helps your credit score.

7. Consider a Small Installment Loan.  If you are in need of credit, and are hesitant about entering the world of credit cards, a small installment loan is a good, credit building option. An installment loan is a loan that is repaid over time with a set number of scheduled payments, typically at least two. Small installment loans demonstrate being credit worthy through a stream of payments on a debt over time, which builds your credit score.

And remember…it’s more than a number!

The three major credit-reporting bureaus calculate your score by taking several factors into account, including:

·        The types of accounts you have open

·        How long you’ve had them open

·        How high the balance is currently or has gone in the past

·        Your payment history

·        The current status of the account, your ‘payment performance’ over the past two years, charge-offs and repossessions

To boost your score, follow the seven tips outlined above, check your credit reports regularly and protect yourself if you feel you’ve been the victim of fraud. After all, it’s your credit on the line.  

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