Navigating the Driver Shortage
The latest economic report from ATA estimates the driver shortage to be over 60,000. What role has the pandemic played? Older drivers chose to retire while potential drivers found licensing difficult with the closure of state motor vehicles offices. The launch of the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse database also impacted the number of drivers on the road.
January 19, 2021Perspective: Value Feedback to Aid Driver Retention
In a year where so much has changed, 2020 has shown some small glimmers of hope regarding driver turnover.
Driver Financial Security Key to Recruitment, Retention
Truck driver recruitment and retention have been difficult this year, but providing financial security can be a huge incentive.
Pandemic Forces Some Fleets to Furlough Drivers, but Others Have Been Quick to Hire Them
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold, it disrupted freight demand in many segments of the economy, forcing some carriers to furlough drivers while others were quick to hire those furloughed drivers as a way to swiftly onboard experienced commercial vehicle operators.
Fleets Should Make Career Opportunities Known to Prospective Hires, Survey Reveals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleets should include information on career path opportunities in their messages to prospective hires, according to data from Conversion Interactive Agency, an advertising firm that specializes in recruitment.
Roehl’s Tim Norlin Wins Transport Topics Recruiter Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tim Norlin, vice president of driver employment at Roehl Transport, was named the Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year on Feb. 21.
Experts: Fleets Can Boost Recruiting by Supporting Student Drivers, Veterans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truck driving students and military veterans are two key pipelines for bolstering the industry’s driver workforce, but fleets must take proper steps to effectively attract and support them, experts said.
Truck Drivers Say Good Recruiting Starts With Realistic, Honest Approach
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Professional truck drivers advised recruiters to be realistic and honest as they develop relationships with prospective hires.
First Impressions, Earning Drivers’ Trust Key to Recruiting, Expert Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The condition of the truck a new hire is assigned to makes an important impression on that driver, according to Scott Dismuke, director of agents for the Professional Driver Agency.
Stay Metrics Identifies Why Drivers Leave So Soon
Recent research concluded about one-third of newly hired drivers at a broad range of motor carriers failed to last 90 days, but experts agreed carriers could help stem the costly turnover.