Researchers at ATRI are asking motor carriers whether they'd be willing to hire truck drivers with prior criminal convictions.
February 20, 2025driver retention News Updates
Stay informed with the latest insights on driver recruitment and retention from Transport Topics. Our balanced coverage addresses the challenges and strategies shaping how carriers attract and keep professional drivers. From workforce trends to training programs and industry initiatives, Transport Topics provides timely information to help transportation companies navigate the evolving labor landscape and build a stronger, more sustainable driver workforce.
Fleets Weigh Pay, Balanced Lifestyle to Retain Truck Drivers
The driver shortage in the trucking industry continues, and longhaul routes remain the most vexing issue, according to experts.
February 11, 2025Cracking the Code on Worker Sentiment in Trucking
Increasing numbers of trucking companies are turning to artificial intelligence-Âpowered worker sentiment platforms to assess — and act on — employee sentiment in the workplace.
September 6, 2024Truck Driver Pay Weathers Weaker Freight Conditions
The trucking industry continued to increase overall pay for drivers in 2023 despite a freight market downturn, American Trucking Associations reported Sept. 3.
September 4, 2024Celebrating Your Drivers Can Be Very Rewarding
Discover how celebrating your drivers with a thoughtful, uniform-led benefit program can help jumpstart your driver retention program, increase job satisfaction, and drive your transportation business to even greater success.
June 1, 2024Recruiting Leaders Say Demand for Truck Drivers Still Strong
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most companies attending the Recruitment & Retention Conference say they have held on to their human resource professionals as trucking endures the freight recession.
February 23, 2024Driver Recruitment Success Hinges on Freight Turnaround
Experts are having a difficult time predicting the demand for professional truck drivers this year, saying it ultimately will hinge on an anticipated freight market turnaround.Â
January 2, 2024Driver Recruitment Rolls On Amid 2023 Freight Downturn
The demand for professional truck drivers continued to show signs of activity this year despite an overall slowdown in the freight market.
December 19, 2023Recruiting and Retaining Drivers Remains a Challenge
Managing driver retention is an ongoing challenge for many trucking companies.
December 6, 2023Recruiting Top Drivers: 3 Tips From NTDC Champ Gragg Wilson
It’s no secret that driver churn is one of the biggest challenges facing the trucking industry. With demand remaining high, qualified drivers always have the opportunity to seek greener pastures — some fleets report annual turnover rates as high as 90%. More than just a scheduling headache, the constant fluctuation can be costly.
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