Shifting perspective on what makes a quality driver

The trucking industry has been struggling to recruit younger drivers into its aging workforce for years. Companies of all sizes have rolled out recruitment and retention initiatives intended to bring in new drivers and retain existing. Most of these programs have focused on offering bonuses or other incentives like increased home time or tuition reimbursement. 

While these efforts have moved the needle for some individual companies, the industry as a whole continues to struggle. It is also...

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Uber Freight alumni launch an Uber for freight

Uber Freights
  • Tech startup Haul connects fleets with on-demand drivers to operate their trucks.
  • Around 3 million CDL drivers don’t own their own trucks.
  • Haul CEO says the startup seeks to “flip the script on freight assignments so labor is in charge.”

A couple of Uber Freight alumni have launched an on-demand employment platform that aims to boost opportunities for truckless CDL drivers, as labor market changes fuel interest in driver-only business models.

Historically the culture of trucking has centered...

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