Driver Recruiting 101: The Key to Timely Recruiting
In driver recruiting, timeliness is everything. It’s the difference between a driver recruiter getting the new hires they need to get trucks back on the road, and increasing their cost-per-hire exponentially. As a driver recruiter, you need to reach the right driver with the right message at the right time. If you can do that, […]
3 Steps to Effectively Target Drivers on Facebook
Targeting an audience on Facebook is difficult. A recruiter can create the greatest ad possible, one that can convert like a champ, but that doesn’t matter if it isn’t getting in front of the right drivers at the right time. And, yes, the right time is key. The truth is most recruiters and, broadly speaking, […]
3 Time Tested Ways to Build Driver Awareness
Drivers are constantly being bombarded with job ads. This is a fundamental truth for today’s trucking industry. There is a high demand for qualified drivers, but there just aren’t enough people entering the workforce to keep up. For every truck that is sitting idle, fleets are losing thousands of dollars. That means that every fleet […]
The Driver Recruiter’s Guide to YouTube
Driver recruiters, ignore YouTube at your own peril. Not only are videos extremely engaging, but the site is also one of the most trafficked on the internet. Even more impressive are YouTube’s paid advertising capabilities. Simply put, driver recruiters can’t afford to not invest in YouTube. [hr style=”3″ margin=”40px 0px 40px 0px”] Why YouTube If […]
4 Key Lessons from the 2015 Super Bowl Ads
With yesterday’s game finally over, we can focus on what really matters. Move over deflate gate, we’re here to talk about the Super Bowl ads. They draw the biggest brands, millions of viewers, and billions of dollars in ad revenue. These ads are special. Not only do they represent some of the best creative work […]
The Recruiting Lifecycle in Action, Part 3
This is part 3 of a 4 part series. Over the past couple of weeks, we have been seeing how Todd, the director of recruiting for a small fleet out of Spokane, WA, has been adapting to his fleet’s expansion. Here’s an update on what’s happened so far. First, we met Todd. His fleet was […]
The Recruiting Lifecycle in Action, Part 2
This is the second part in a four part series. Last week we met Todd, the director of recruiting for a small fleet out of Spokane, WA. Just like we learned last week, Todd has been able to keep pace with turnover and fleet needs – but now he’s found out his fleet is expanding. […]
The Recruiting Lifecycle in Action, Part 1
[hr style=”3″ margin=”40px 0px 40px 0px”] What is the Recruiting Lifecycle The Recruiting Lifecycle is a method for improving your driver recruiting. More specifically, it’s the different stages that drivers go through when making an application decision. It can help you more effectively recruit the drivers you need by addressing each stage of the journey. […]
Opinion: General Trends Don’t Tell the Whole Story
General trends are the worst. While they seem to tell you everything you need to know, they actually tell you very little. But that’s counterintuitive, right? How can a general trend tell you nothing? It’s simple. A trend tells you general information about larger populations and industries. As a trucking industry professional, you don’t need […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Driver Recruiting in 2015
I can see it now. You’re sitting in your office, probably just waiting for the day to end and your Christmas holiday to begin. Your team has put in a lot of hard work over the past year, and you’ve hired a lot of drivers for your fleet. With more trucks on the road than […]
