Recruiting & retention: Page 2

U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated

Van de Kamp – now in a role that has mostly been attended by men – attributes much of her career success to her experiences as a woman within an organization that fosters diversity and inclusivity.

January 20, 2023

Julie Van de Kamp

Transportation employment slowdown likely to continue this year

Transportation has lost job numbers for the past four months (through November) but despite that, drivers' interest in new jobs is on an uptick.

January 5, 2023

filling out a job application

Tech, coaching and cash improve Mississippi carrier's driver health

Gulf Relay added some extra touches to Espyr's fitness program which has reduced driver losses owed to health issues while instilling a greater appreciation for healthier living company wide.

December 29, 2022

An on-site Fit to Pass health bot in Gulf Relay's gym measures blood pressure, weight and other health indicators. Participants in the weight loss program can keep up with their progress in a supporting app.

Pay is a primary factor for drivers but not the be-all and end-all

A Work Hound trends report found that pay is once again a critical theme among driver retention, but culture, among other subthemes, are also key to keeping drivers happy.

December 13, 2022

bored truck driver

The new age of driver recruitment leans into the power of social media

Melton Truck Lines takes advantage of social media as an advertising method with its new driver influencer program in which drivers post videos about their lives on the road.

December 1, 2022

Watch: The current state of the diesel technician workforce

CCJ parent Randall Reilly earlier this year, in partnership with Shell Lubricant Solutions, produced the 2022 State of Diesel Technicians report, a survey-based analysis of the current state of the diesel technician trade.

November 25, 2022

Mechanic looking under the hood

CCJ's 2022 Innovator of the Year: JLE Industries gives drivers autonomy

JLE's recent update to its DriverOS innovation, which involved taking the platform to an app, allows drivers to select the loads they want to haul and so much more.

November 22, 2022

Tim Tran and Ricky Murray of JLE Industries

Modern Hire expands virtual job tryout solution with assessment for commercial drivers

Hiring teams can use a combination of live and on-demand interviews to quickly learn about their candidates, assess quality of fit and make a hire while providing candidates an engaging experience that can be easily accessed anytime, anywhere.

November 22, 2022

drivers wanted sign

FMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board has a lot to offer men

Though it's a panel of 16 accomplished women in trucking, two members' accounts of the meeting illustrate how issues discussed -- from training practices and crime prevention to parking and more -- could have a big impact on all of trucking.

November 21, 2022

Technician program completion numbers falling but diesel in better shape than auto, collision

Higher wages in diesel compared to automotive has become a draw to would-be technicians.

November 16, 2022

Man jacking up the rear of a semi

Women leaders in trucking discuss recruiting, retaining and empowering the next generation of women

Diversity directly impacts bottom line. The industry cannot afford to leave women out of the equation, especially with such a severe shortage of drivers and diesel technicians, but much of that talent pool is being overlooked.

October 28, 2022

ATA MCE panel - Tina Peterson

Engagement is key in transportation wellness programs

Transportation health and wellness experts say implementing a wellness program isn't enough; engage drivers with things like fun competitions to encourage them to actually participate, ultimately benefitting the company's bottom line.

October 28, 2022

Driver working out

Desires and dysfunction: Root causes of driver dissatisfaction

Dysfunction stemming from poor physical and mental health include chronic loneliness, compulsive spending and poor coping skills when faced with disrespect and the desires for more pay, home time and respect seem to be a consequence.

October 26, 2022

truck driver angry on the phone

Driver shortage number drops, still near record high

Higher average pay has brought some new blood into the industry, but it's also incentivized drivers to log fewer miles for the same take home pay.

October 25, 2022

truck driver help wanted sign

Champion's Code: How principles of sports champions can apply to the trucking industry

Sports author Ross Bernstein used different sports figures throughout history – coaches and players – to relate business principles that could help the trucking industry improve DEI and recruit and retain talent.

October 24, 2022

Female diesel techs find challenges in entering 'male-dominated industry'

Among the biggest challenges facing female diesel technicians is gaining the respect of their male counterparts.

October 18, 2022

WyoTech student

More women becoming diesel techs, but not fast enough to meet demand

Leaders in the diesel tech field admit women are often better than men when it comes to working with computers surrounding mechanics, but old stereotypes around gender roles are holding the industry back from attracting women to the field.

October 13, 2022

WyoTech student

Feedback helps catch turnover issues you didn't think to ask about

Two simple questions can lead to a powerful culture change that reduces driver turnover.

October 10, 2022

angry truck driver

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STG Logistics container trailer

Best Dedicated Solutions acquired by port-to-door logistics company

Chicago-area-based Best Dedicated Solutions (BDS) has been acquired by STG Logistics.

Scene of an apocalypse

Doomsday emissions regulations

Brakebush truck

Brakebush program recruits new drivers from within

nurse collecting an oral fluid sample

Oral fluid testing rolls out today, but program is still on pause

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