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Paccar engine plant nears readiness; MX introduced
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- PACCAR's 12.9-litre MX diesel will be on sale by this summer in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, and production will gradually move from the company's engine plant in Eindhoven, Netherlands to a new US$400-million factory just finished in Columbus, Mississippi.
People Tip # 3
Behaviour-based interview questions help to gather information on an applicant's pattern of behaviour over a number of years. Rather than asking job candidates about a general approach to customer relations, ask them to describe specific situations in which they had to deal with a difficult customer. The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council
People Tip # 16
When introducing Temporary Foreign Workers to a fleet, remember that the workplace may be their only support network. Transition into the new job can be eased through help with personal issues, such as enrolling children into school or connecting with other members of a cultural community. The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.
