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Leadership in culture with Rachelle Baker — Taking the Hire Road

Driver turnover is a persistent struggle for many trucking companies, with the industry average hovering around 90%. However, some carriers are bucking this trend through an intentional focus on company culture and open communication with drivers.

One such standout is Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Searcy Trucking, an open-deck carrier specializing in machinery and heavy-haul freight. Rachelle “Shell” Baker, director of culture and driver services, has seen the 55-year-old company nearly double...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/leadership-in-culture-with-rachelle-baker-taking-the-hire-road

The secret ingredient for near century of transportation success

Transportation and logistics provider Ruan Transportation Management Systems is taking its decades-long commitment to safety into the future with driver-focused technology.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, the family-owned company was started in 1932 by its first driver, John Ruan. Now on the cusp of its 100th anniversary, Ruan has grown into a 4,000 plus truck fleet offering Dedicated Contract Transportation, Managed Transportation, Value-Added Warehousing, and Brokerage Support Services across...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-secret-ingredient-for-near-century-of-transportation-success

Recruiting and retention leadership – Taking the Hire Road

Sadie Church, president of Recruit Hire Retain, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road. The duo dove into Church’s trucking industry background and her passion for helping carriers improve their recruiting and retention processes.

Church’s affinity for trucking started at a young age. Church’s father was a driver and owner-operator throughout her childhood, leaving her with fond memories of summer vacations in the truck, as well as a deep-rooted respect for the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/recruiting-and-retention-leadership-taking-the-hire-road

Leading people: From the fleet to the mayor’s office – Taking the Hire Road

Shawn Brown, vice president of safety with Cargo Transporters and mayor of Claremont, North Carolina, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road. Brown and Reymer dived into the notion that there are “no secrets in safety,” as well as the parallels between being the mayor of a city and leading a department of a trucking company.

By and large, Brown has stuck close to his roots. His grandfather, Jack Brown, co-founded a garage and truck rental business in the mid-1960s. That...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/leading-people-from-the-fleet-to-the-mayors-office-taking-the-hire-road

Shaping the future of freight at AirCargo Conference 2024

The highly anticipated AirCargo Conference 2024 promises to be the most transformative industry event yet for the freight transportation and logistics sectors.

As the premier gathering for airfreight professionals, AirCargo Conference 2024 will feature an agenda packed with discussions around critical issues impacting the industry. It is co-sponsored by the Air and Expedited Motor Carrier Association and Airports Council International-North America.

With extensive educational sessions,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shaping-the-future-of-freight-at-aircargo-conference-2024

Grit and determination: In pursuit of the American Dream – Taking the Hire Road

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, host Jeremy Reymer chatted with Marina Ivanov, co-founder of Apex Transit, a North Carolina-based carrier. The duo discussed the grit and determination required to start a trucking company, as well as the importance of being active and engaged in the industry.

Apex is a true family-run business. The business was co-founded by Ivanov, her husband and her brother-in-law about 10 years ago. The company’s culture is deeply rooted in the family’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/grit-and-determination-in-pursuit-of-the-american-dream-taking-the-hire-road

CtrlChain taking charge of logistics through smarter tech

Giovanni Gubbels, founder and CEO of logistics service provider CtrlChain, discusses the company’s recent rebranding from ChainCargo and what the new name represents.

ChainCargo started five years ago with the goal of reducing waste and inefficiencies in logistics management and supply chains through an automated logistics ecosystem. Recognizing the importance of data in achieving these goals, Gubbels steered the company to focus more on providing accurate, consistent data to customers to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ctrlchain-taking-charge-of-logistics-through-smarter-tech

The market is shifting; shippers and carriers should prepare

It’s no secret that COVID had an enormous economic impact in 2020 and the years succeeding, especially on the logistics industry. 2020 saw carriers bursting at the seams and shipping rates higher than ever, creating a favorable market for carriers.

As shipping volumes and COVID-induced spikes started to decline, however, carriers were left with a lot of excess capacity, leading to diminishing rates at the same time fuel costs were spiking following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This created a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-market-is-shifting-shippers-and-carriers-should-prepare

Now is the time to sharpen your sword — Taking the Hire Road

On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by Sepeti Moala, vice president of client success at Transportation Marketing Group.

As is a common story throughout the industry, Moala fell into trucking by chance. Starting at a young age in sales, he was eventually hired to be a recruiter with C.R. England.

Within his first year, Moala became the No. 1 recruiter at the entire company, at which he spent a total of six years.

But, in the latter...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/now-is-the-time-to-sharpen-your-sword-taking-the-hire-road

White Paper: Seneca Foods and Ruan Have a “Can” Do Partnership

Explore the synergistic partnership between Seneca Foods and Ruan in this one-page document, highlighting their successful ‘Can’ Do collaboration. Learn how Seneca Foods, a prominent shelf-to-table business, strategically selected Ruan for Dedicated Contract Transportation, achieving significant cost savings and ensuring consistent, efficient production.

Download the complimentary report today to access the full insights.

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/white-paper-seneca-foods-and-ruan-have-a-can-do-partnership

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