Targeting and Recruiting Today’s Owner-Operators
While not the biggest segment of the truck driver population, owner-operators can be an attractive option for fleets to pursue. With an estimated 40,000 commercial driver licenses issued per month, their numbers will only increase in the future. Fleets who want to benefit from and employ owner-operators first have to know how to reach them. […]
Driver Recruiting: What NOT to Do (Part 4)
Over the past three weeks we have tried to cover some common areas that plague recruiters and consistently give them trouble. This information has been learned and compiled by working with countless recruiting partners over the years. Today we will end our four-part series with the final installment of what NOT to do in your […]
Driver Recruiting: What NOT to Do (Part 3)
In the previous weeks, we have covered some areas and issues that give recruiters trouble based on interactions and conversations with various managers and recruiting staff over the years. Today we look at more of what NOT to do with your truck driver recruiting. If you missed either of the previous two installments, they can […]
Driver Recruiting: What NOT to Do (Part 2)
Last week I covered some common problems recruiters run into when pursuing prospects. Knowing what approaches continually fail and what NOT to do can help guide your team to a more effective strategy. Continuing with that line of thinking, here are some more examples of what you and your recruiters should avoid. The first entry […]
Driver Recruiting: What NOT to Do (Part 1)
The competition among fleets trying to find and secure qualified drivers is a constant ongoing struggle. With a shortage of drivers currently upon us and freight demand on the rise, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon. With that in mind, it’s important to make that driver recruiters are effective as […]
How to Counter 4 Myths About Flatbed Truck Driving
A huge factor in the success of recruiting truck drivers comes down to knowing your audience and knowing how to talk to them. Recruiting qualified drivers for flatbed trucks can be fairly difficult. In addition to battling other fleets for the best possible drivers, when recruiting flatbed drivers it’s important to address the reputation of […]
4 Effective Recruiting Methods You May be Underutilizing
Recruiting truck drivers is a constant struggle. The demand for drivers still outweighs the current supply. Today’s fleet numbers are constantly in flux, almost continuously gaining and losing drivers. To be successful, companies and their recruiting partners must have an effective recruiting strategy. There are many ways to approach recruiting and it’s very easy to […]
Content Marketing is the Secret Weapon for Effective Recruiting
Recruiting qualified truck drivers can be difficult and extremely competitive. Trucking fleets and their recruiting partners must find a way to capture a prospective driver’s attention. Everyday people are flooded with ads across all forms of media. The drivers that fleets are looking for are no different. The average prospect sees between 300 and 3,000 […]
Could Women be the Answer to the Driver Shortage?
Everyone is well aware of the current driver shortage the trucking industry is facing. The problem could be on the verge of getting even worse. The amount of freight shipped in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds. It is now estimated that the country will need 96,000 new drivers per year to […]
What Does UberFreight Mean for Driver Recruiting?
Over the last several years an interesting business model has emerged. On-demand services of every kind have sprung up and permeated our culture. Everything from how we enjoy entertainment, order food, and get around town has evolved. Uber is practically the poster child for this on-demand movement. The whole appeal really boils down to a […]
