The Tech Check Q1 2025
The Tech Check is a new quarterly report detailing the current market for hiring technicians. Each quarter you will be able to see if more technicians are actively looking for jobs, how the cost of advertising is trending, and whether the advertised wage is trending up or down. With the shortage of technicians, shops are […]
Drivers HATE Your Hiring Process | Digging Deeper
In the grand scheme of things there’s only so many quality drivers, and the competition over them is fierce. You can’t afford to handicap your fleet by making mistakes in your hiring process. But how can you find these mistakes to see what your prospective hires are experiencing? To really know how good … or bad your process is there’s only one real way to know. Go through the process yourself!
Techs HATE Your Hiring Process | Digging Deeper
If technicians have a negative experience applying to your dealership, chances are you won’t be landing that experienced tech anytime soon. Stop missing out on quality technicians because of a subpar hiring process. In our newest Digging Deeper, Dave and his guest, Aaron Mowery, will walk through real-world examples, highlighting where they went wrong, and how they can get better.
Lead Flow Shouldn’t Stall When You Launch A New Campaign
When you launch a new hiring campaign, many teams expect a delay before the leads start rolling in. That assumption is so common, it rarely gets challenged. But just because that kind of lag has become the norm doesn’t mean it’s actually necessary. In fact, the right partner should be actively working to shorten that […]
Retention is the Secret Weapon of Talent Acquisition | Recruiting Roundup
What happens after you make a hire could actually be your secret weapon in attracting even more great talent. That’s why today we’re going to be talking about retention, but not just retention itself, we’re going to take a closer look at the vital link between talent retention and your talent acquisition.
Make Connections with Recap Emails | Listening In
You’ve just had a great conversation with a prospect. Now what? Remember, you’re most likely not the only one they’re talking to, and over time details can become fuzzy or confused. If you had a great experience and think they’d be a good fit, you need to make sure they make the connection and associate that great call with YOU and not mix it up with someone else. And that’s where the recap email comes in!!!
Silver Creek Transportation Case Study
Silver Creek Transportation faced a daunting challenge in hiring qualified flatbed drivers amidst fierce competition from over 100 companies. Traditional recruiting methods fell short, leaving trucks idle and revenue lost. Partnering with Randall Reilly, they implemented a data-driven strategy that transformed their hiring process. By leveraging targeted outreach, automated engagement, and prequalification filters, Silver Creek not only hired 17 drivers but also reduced their time-to-hire to just 11 days. Discover how they navigated a competitive market and built a scalable hiring strategy that positioned them for ongoing success. Read on to learn more about their remarkable journey!
New House Bill Could Give Truckers a Tax Refund of Up to $7,500 | 30 Day Reset
A new bi-partisan bill was introduced into the House that if signed into law could grant truck drivers a tax refund of up to $7,500. New drivers and apprenticeship participants would also be eligible for tax refunds. In addition to our news story we dive into the latest driver recruiting, freight, and economic data.
In addition to that we’ll cover the latest driver recruiting, freight, and spot data, and check in with our good buddy Jason Miller for his latest economic update. Get all the details in this month’s edition of the 30 Day Reset
How to Actually Hire Experienced Technicians | Digging Deeper LIVE
It’s not enough to just hire a tech. You want quality hires. That means you need to find and hire experienced technicians. But you’re not the only one gunning for these valuable hires. What do you do? How can you set yourself apart and actually get the experienced technicians you need?
The Right Way to Scale Hiring Without Losing Quality
When trucking fleets struggle to hire drivers, their first instinct is to push harder on job ads, increase pay, or shorten the hiring process. But if that were the solution, turnover wouldn’t be at crisis levels, and fleets wouldn’t be facing an ever-growing driver shortage. The real problem isn’t just hiring more drivers. It’s hiring […]