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“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.
“Manage Driver Turnover by Avoiding the ‘Threats to Retention’”
As everyone in the trucking industry knows, the driver shortage persists. With bonuses and incentives constantly tempting drivers to come and go between motor carriers, retention can be a daunting challenge. However, carriers can better manage this turnover by avoiding what I call “threats to retention”.
“Recruiting, Retaining Drivers: It’s Not them, It’s You”
If you have a driver turnover problem and can’t keep drivers, especially new ones, and can’t attract new, qualified drivers, regardless of what you try or the money you throw at the problem, what you’re doing is not working. But why?
“The Truck Driver Shortage Is a Myth”
Truck drivers, for the most part, don’t stay with one company for long. They go Elsewhere quicker than they can be replaced.
“Appreciate Truck Drivers Every Day of the Year”
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was Sept. 11-17 last year here in America. It is recognized as a time to honor and acknowledge the nation’s truck drivers for their dedication and hard work and for putting up with extraordinarily challenging working conditions throughout the year.