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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.

Business

5 strategies to increase driver retention

Program Airs: August 10, 2 p.m. ET Attrition is especially rampant in the T&L industry. In fact, more than half of all new drivers will leave their roles within the first six months. Learn strategies from experts at Hotel Engine and their partners on how to combat attrition through new and creative strategies. 

August 10, 2023
BusinessTechnologySafety

How to Build Your Fleet's Tech Stack

Host Dan Ronan asked "The trucking industry is struggling to recruit and retain enough professional drivers in this tight labor market. How can technology help companies improve driver satisfaction and retention?" Drew Anderson, Senior Director of Product Development for PrePass, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Retool - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share. 

August 1, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Fewer Truck Drivers Looking to Switch Carriers

The number of truck drivers looking to jump to a different carrier has been decreasing since last year, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters from pursuing them, according to a recent survey.

June 15, 2023
BusinessSafety

Recruiting, Retaining Next-Generation Drivers a Challenge

MINNEAPOLIS — The next generation of truck drivers could help fill some of the driver shortage, but recruiting and retaining younger drivers won’t be easy.

April 5, 2023
Business

Epes’ Melissa Nishan Earns Recruiting Honor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Melissa Nishan, vice president of driver recruiting at Epes Transport System Inc., says she nearly fainted when she heard her name announced Feb. 17 as the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of 2022.

February 21, 2023
BusinessTechnology

How to Streamline Your Driver Recruitment

Program Aired: November 17, 2022. Driver recruitment is inefficient and antiquated. Even the best recruiting teams only hire 2% of the applications they receive. Learn how to multiply your drivers hired and get your driver seats filled faster in this webinar hosted by TransForce. 

November 17, 2022
BusinessPerspective

Perspective: Retaining Drivers Is About Commitment

So, you’ve hired a truck driver. Now how do you retain them over the long haul?

November 16, 2022
BusinessPrivate

Private Fleets Sharpen Focus on Driver Satisfaction

In light of the many supply chain disruptions and market shifts of the past few years, shippers have been working to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operations, starting with an even sharper focus on attracting and retaining professional drivers.

August 26, 2022
BusinessSafetyLogistics

Industry Faces Obstacles in Bid to Mitigate Driver Shortage

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Accelerated retirements, an aging workforce, a decadeslong declining birthrate and low unemployment rate continue to cause challenges for the trucking industry as it seeks to overcome the 80,000-plus driver shortage.

May 18, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Are Drivers Quitting After Positive Marijuana Tests?

The legalization of marijuana in several states and the post-pandemic economy have left the trucking industry with a bit of a perplexing, yet-to-be-solved mystery.

May 12, 2022

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