Hiring best practices

How Fleets Can Select and Qualify the Best Available Drivers

The trucking industry is built on the backs of skilled, reliable drivers. Fleets make the mistake of assuming that a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the only qualification that matters. The reality is that not all CDL holders are created equal. Fleet operational and regulatory success hinges on selecting drivers who are not just legally certified but also match the specific demands of the fleet, the equipment, the mode and the type of freight being hauled.

A one-size-fits-all hiring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/playbook/how-fleets-can-select-and-qualify-the-best-available-drivers

Sales & Marketing recap: Good company culture thrives on communication

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Hiring for culture or hiring for a resume?

DETAILS: Learn about the importance of company culture and true employee satisfaction with Kyle Kosco from Legion Logistics.

SPEAKER: Kosco is the chief people person for Legion Logistics.

BIO: Kosko is responsible for recruiting, retaining and developing talent, as well as growing Legion’s brand and managing all vendor relationships. Prior to joining Legion, he was the director of marketing at Sizemore & Company.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sales-marketing-recap-good-company-culture-thrives-on-communication

FreightWaves LIVE recap: How logistics companies can overcome today’s industry challenges

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This fireside chat recap is from Day 1 of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Moving forward from the pandemic 

DETAILS: Erin Van Zeeland shares career and industry insights on what it takes to be competitive with Haley Evans, TriumphPay’s vice president of sales and marketing. 

SPEAKER: Van Zeeland is the senior vice president and general manager of Schneider Logistics.

BIO: Van Zeeland is responsible for all aspects of Schneider’s logistics service offerings, including transportation...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-live-recap-how-logistics-companies-can-overcome-todays-industry-challenges

Drivers too are culpable for industry turnover

A relationship is defined as the way in which two or more people are connected. In terms of trucking, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more important than the relationship between a driver and motor carrier. That is why driver turnover is always of great concern for the trucking industry.

For whatever reason, whether it be in search of better pay or shorter hauls, a considerable number of drivers annually hop from one company to the next or leave the industry altogether after only short stints...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drivers-too-are-culpable-for-industry-turnover