Many fleet professionals think high driver turnover is an inherent, time-consuming challenge of the trucking industry, but—though it may sound hard to believe—any fleet can reduce their driver turnover with a few key steps. There are four proven strategies for engaging drivers and increasing retention any fleet can implement today.Â
June 1, 2021Business, TCA
Maine’s Trucking Industry Turns to TikTok in Appeal to Gen Z
The Maine Motor Transport Association is targeting Gen Z and other young workers with a video storytelling campaign aimed at filling shortages of truck drivers and technicians.
May 14, 2021Government, Business, Safety
FMCSA Proposes Expanding Specialties for Military Driver Pilot Program
FMCSA is proposing to expand the military occupational specialties associated with its pilot program that allows people between the ages of 18 and 20 who possess the U.S. military equivalent of a CDL to operate trucks in interstate commerce.
October 8, 2020Business
Roehl’s Tim Norlin Wins Transport Topics Recruiter Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport, was named the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year on Feb. 21.
February 21, 2020Business
Truck Drivers Say Good Recruiting Starts With Realistic, Honest Approach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Professional truck drivers advised recruiters to be realistic and honest as they develop relationships with prospective hires.
February 20, 2020Business, Logistics, Perspective
Perspective: Bringing Aptitude, Attitude to Hiring
The biggest change in the recruiting process for drivers and technicians is more emphasis on aptitude and attitude, says Kari Beeson of Transervice Logistics Inc.
October 21, 2019Safety
Effective Coaching Strategies and Best Practices for Fleet Safety Managers
Fleet safety managers often face problems unique to their fleets; however, there are some unavoidable problems that every fleet faces at some point. Effective coaching strategies and best practices are the keys to tackling these issues head-on before they escalate.
October 2, 2019Business, Technology, Perspective
Perspective: A Blueprint to Attract Younger Drivers
As Congress and the FMCSA weigh programs to put young drivers on the road, now is the perfect time to consider how the trucking industry can use intrinsic rewards and technology to attract recruits.
September 9, 2019Business, Perspective
Perspective: Rethinking Driver Recruiting
The trucking industry’s shortage of drivers and high turnover rate make it hard for many regional and over-the-road carriers to recruit and retain qualified candidates, but there is a system carriers can adopt that will help them attract and keep good drivers who fit their company’s requirements, and culture.
September 4, 2019Business, Technology, Top 100
In Driver Recruitment, Both Old and New Media Matter
Today’s recruitment efforts to attract truck drivers have tended to lean on digital media. But in a sea of digital information, recruitment opportunities can be lost. That concern is why some trucking companies are returning to older media approaches for recruitment.
March 7, 2019