Dot Foods safety chief Tim Eckhardt says fleets can use technology and coaching to improve struggling drivers rather than relying on hiring replacements.
An owner-operator could not keep drivers because his truck sat two hours from their homes. A $150 parking space five minutes away solved it. Fleets are taking notice.
Executives from the Truckload Carriers Association, PepsiCo and Stevens Transport said fleets that embrace safety technology, AI will be best positioned to survive mounting operational pressures.
As van and flatbed volumes surge and rejection rates climb, the very conditions driving optimism are making it increasingly difficult for major fleets to recruit and retain drivers.
Hope Zvara, founder and CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, joins Jeremy Reymer and shares her passion for driver health and wellness, why companies should invest in their drivers’ well-being, and what drivers can do on a daily basis in order to see real improvement and change over time.
Conversations about turnover and retention often hinge heavily on pay, but that is only part of the story.
FreightWaves’ Rachel Premack wrote an article on Wednesday outlining her experience attending a truck driver training conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the National Association of Publicly-Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS). Premack sought to get more information on a fundamental disagreement in trucking that involves driver turnover and whether there is an ongoing driver shortage.
On this episode of Taking The Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by a great industry friend and partner, Max Farrell, co-founder and CEO of WorkHound.
In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by an industry friend and leader in recruiting, Jason Crowell, director of recruitment at Custom Commodities Transport.
“I understand that there are times the phone can’t be answered or there are other priorities pulling dispatchers away, but try to keep communication open,” Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels said.
R.E. Garrison’s executive director of safety and HR joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss the company’s driver-first mindset.
When drivers are recognized for their hard work, they’re more likely to feel satisfaction at their jobs, and it gives them a reason to work toward company goals.
Groendyke Transportation’s recruiting manager shares how embracing change has helped the company grow.
Roadmaster Drivers School President Brad Ball joins Taking the Hire Road to discuss the importance of bringing new drivers to the industry.
Nussbaum Transportation’s chief administrative officer joins Taking The Hire Road to discuss how the company’s investment in its people is critical to its culture and success.
Centerline Drivers VP John Trahan debunks the misconceptions surrounding staffing companies and stresses the importance of investing in all drivers.
Stepping up amid tragedy, Bestway Express’ CEO continues to make progress in growing the company and continuing his father’s legacy.
The founder and CEO of Supply Chain Fitness discusses the importance of driver health during Employee Health and Fitness Month.
Ralph Moyle CEO Ashley Kordish discusses steps she has taken to understand her employees’ circumstances and create a positive work culture.
The president of Sewell Motor Express provides insight on a new way to establish a positive company culture to achieve better employee retention.
