Driver recruiting
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
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
‘Better pay — and?’ Money isn’t everything to high-quality drivers
Carriers are learning that it takes more than a bigger paycheck to persuade today’s drivers to stay on board.
The competitive market has driven fleets to offer a greater number of benefits, giving drivers the power of preference in the job search.
Reliance Partners Director of Safety Robert Kaferle says benefits are gaining in importance. The better a fleet makes the lives of its drivers, the less reason they have to leave.
“With the industry trending more towards marketing programs, offering...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/better-pay-and-money-isnt-everything-to-high-quality-drivers
CDLLife Summit: Improve your branding and advertising — Taking the Hire Road
The challenges of driving a truck — long hours and a lot of time spent alone, among others — make driver recruitment and retention difficult. A driver shortage only adds to the struggle for carriers.
With over 2 million Facebook followers, 1,300 partnering companies and more than 60,000 applications monthly, CDLLife offers a wide variety of products from lead generation to display advertising for recruitment opportunities, while also functioning as a news hub and community for truck drivers.
This...