The Tech Check | Q1 2026

Tech Check Q1 2026

In this update, we break down what’s actually happening in the technician market—and why lower costs aren’t translating into easier hiring.

Your Next Hire Might Be Hanging Up Right Now

Truck driver in a plaid shirt sits in the cabin, talking on a cellphone with one hand on his forehead, sunset outside the window.

Picture this. A driver is parked between loads, looking for their next job. They pull up a few postings, compare lanes and pay, and then make a real commitment. They tap the call button on your ad because they want to talk to someone about working for you. The phone rings.And rings.And rings… No answer. […]

Stratas® Debuts First Chat-Based AI Built for Market Intelligence on Driver Recruiting 

We are excited to announce the launch of our new chat-based AI feature, Stratas Assistant within the Stratas® recruiting platform.  Market intelligence is now a conversation. With Stratas Assistant, driver recruiting leaders can type a question and get insights based on recent recruiting market data within seconds. The Assistant will return key performance metrics, identify […]

The Tech Check | Q4 2025

Tech Check Q4 2025

Our quarterly report with all the cost and hiring data for technicians is here. Check out the Tech Check Q4 2025 for all the latest data.

5 Legit Ways to Work After-Hours Driver Leads 

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What happens when a driver calls at 6:07 p.m. on a Friday? If you’re like most fleets, they go to voicemail. Recruiting teams across the country spend tens of thousands of dollars every month to generate interest, only to let many of those opportunities slip by because no one was available to pick up the […]

The Tech Check | Q3 2025

The Tech Check Q3 2025

Our quarterly report with all the cost and hiring data for technicians is here. Check out the Tech Check Q3 2025 for all the latest data.

Only one AI is built for truck drivers. This one.

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Answering the phone is the minimum in driver recruiting. We love inbound phone calls. Big intent + lowest cost per hire. We coach our recruiters to have great conversations with qualified truck drivers. So we always answer the phone…right? Actually, no we’re not. Not even close.  A recent study revealed 70% of drivers calling never […]

We let AI handle driver recruiting calls. Here’s what happened.

If you’ve been in driver recruiting for more than a day, you know that inbound calls are gold. They’re your best, lowest-cost leads. When a driver calls you, you know they’re interested and ready to talk about your jobs right now.  So what’s the deal with all these missed phone calls?  Research shows that 61% […]