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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.
People Tip # 9
Laid-off employees may require guidance in the form of support groups, budget counseling or other expertise available through an Employee Assistance Program. A fleet that offers this support will be helping to protect people who could be valuable job candidates when the business recovers.The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.
People Tip # 10
Adult learners need to know the expected outcomes of any training session, and want to understand how the information can be applied during a work day. For example, a seminar about Hours of Service regulations will be more effective if it includes the chance to fill out sample logbooks using data from a typical trip.The tip of the week is brought to you by The Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council.
