Driver recruiting

Tenstreet acquires driver communications provider TextLocate

Driver recruiting platform Tenstreet announced Monday it has acquired driver tracking software company TextLocate for an undisclosed sum.

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based TextLocate’s platform provides real-time load visibility. Third-party logistics providers can perform two-way chats and check calls with drivers, verify proof of delivery, share images and monitor safety performance on the network.

The deal is expected to complement Tenstreet’s service offering, which also provides drivers with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tenstreet-acquires-driver-communications-provider-textlocate

Discover and share your fleet’s authentic story — Taking the Hire Road

In driver recruitment, being real gets real results. But it also requires the right story and presentation.

On a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road, Lane Williams, founder and CEO of Fusion Now, joined Leah Shaver, president and CEO at the National Transportation Institute, to talk about driver recruiting trends. Williams highlighted ways companies are standing out by using authenticity to attract the right drivers.

Kansas City, Missouri, based Fusion Now is a digital marketing and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/discover-and-share-your-fleets-authentic-story-taking-the-hire-road

Empowering drivers and staff alike — Taking The Hire Road

Jeremy Reymer, CEO and founder of DriverReach, is joined on this episode of Taking The Hire Road by a great friend and experienced industry leader, Tracy Rushing, the executive director of safety and HR at R.E. Garrison.

Rushing began her transportation career in 1996, and she said working for Garrison for the last year and a half has been the best trucking profession decision she’s ever made.

Garrison, in business since 1959, is commonly viewed as something of a destination carrier for drivers....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/empowering-drivers-and-staff-alike-taking-the-hire-road

FMCSA names members of new Women of Trucking panel

Female truck driver in truck

The Biden administration announced Monday a list of 16 women to serve on a new federal advisory panel aimed at boosting the ranks of females in trucking.

The founding members of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Women in Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) include five current commercial truck drivers, four former drivers, trainers and executives. They work for small, medium and large trucking companies and as independent owner-operators. Others represent trucking associations, labor...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fmcsa-names-members-of-new-women-of-trucking-panel

Marketing mix to attract the right drivers — Taking the Hire Road

Before the internet, recruiters advertised positions in the local newspaper. Candidates could apply in person or send in a resume by mail or fax. This was the extent of interaction between recruiters and job hunters and the only way for companies to bring in leads of any kind, until the internet was invented and became more accessible.

With an early interest in management and marketing, Jeremy May, vice president of client services at Ramsey MediaWorks, says he feels “fortunate to have grown up...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/marketing-mix-to-attract-the-right-drivers-taking-the-hire-road

The forces at play behind driver wages — Taking the Hire Road

In a constantly evolving market, accurate and up-to-date data is crucial for success in the logistics industry, especially when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees.

The goal of the National Transportation Institute is to foster growth opportunities for fleets by helping them to recruit and expand a team that is appropriately compensated, engaged and retained based on current market trends.

NTI is dedicated to helping fleets understand these compensation trends and make critical...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-forces-at-play-behind-driver-wages-taking-the-hire-road

Retention through training and onboarding — Taking the Hire Road

Companies across industries, especially trucking and logistics, are increasingly taking advantage of advanced technology to improve processes and the customer experience and to gain a competitive advantage. 

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this adoption of cutting-edge technology, especially regarding employee training. Training is particularly vital for new hires, and a lot of companies have searched for ways to make this part of onboarding more convenient for all, increasing the potential...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/retention-through-training-and-onboarding-taking-the-hire-road

Building driver loyalty and engagement — Taking the Hire Road

With the logistics industry still seeing a driver shortage and low retention rates, driver satisfaction is more important than ever. Providing a top-of-the-line employee experience has become many companies’ newest priority. This can come in many forms, and some companies have turned to employee engagement, creating departments to improve company culture and ensure their employees are satisfied.

“Engagement is critical because most of us know what it’s like to hire — hiring is tough and it will...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/building-driver-loyalty-and-engagement-taking-the-hire-road

Veterans and apprenticeships with Fastport — Taking the Hire Road

In the midst of a labor shortage, companies like Fastport are more important than ever. Fastport is dedicated to building partnerships and digital products to assist in the acceleration of businesses and careers for any and all Americans, but particularly U.S. veterans. 

Fastport specializes in technology that helps with the application process for prospective employees, including a resume builder, and creates workforce development strategies for companies in the industry.

After obtaining a truck...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/veterans-and-apprenticeships-with-fastport-taking-the-hire-road

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