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, 2023Business, Safety, Logistics
Long-Term Strategies Key, Recruiting Experts Say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The more than 600 trucking industry recruiting professionals at the Recruitment & Retention Conference were urged to keep up their recruiting efforts, even as American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello told them a mild recession remains likely.
February 17, 2023Business, Logistics
Freight Trends Continue to Affect Driver Recruitment
The trucking industry likely will see a continued slowdown in driver recruitment efforts as freight demand continues to normalize in 2023.
December 27, 2022Business, Safety
Shifting Freight Market Compels Change in Driver Recruitment
A softening freight market has led to a slowdown in recruitment spending across the transportation industry, but experts urge carriers to remain focused on retention efforts and continue working to keep a steady pipeline of drivers flowing in.
December 8, 2022Business, Technology
How to Streamline Your Driver Recruitment
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November 17, 2022Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics
Driver Recruitment Strong Despite Uncertain Economy
The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.
October 13, 2022Business, Private
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, 2022Business, Equipment, Safety
Alabama Sees Success With Trucking Workforce Initiatives
Creating a coordinated campaign involving trucking company titans and state education officials to foster workforce development in the trucking industry is paying off for the Alabama Trucking Association.
July 22, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Futurist Outlines What Could Be Ahead for Driver Recruiting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Futurist Nikolas Badminton explored June 2 how the trucking industry could change in the years ahead and what that means when it comes to driver recruitment.
June 2, 2022Business, Top 100
Walmart to Pay Truck Drivers Up to $110,000 in First Year
Walmart Inc. is ramping up pay for its truckers as it seeks to shore up staffing amid a nationwide rush to hire drivers, saying its truck drivers will be able to earn between $95,000 and $110,000 in their first year at the company,
April 7, 2022