Best Fleets to Drive For Nominations Open Through Oct. 31
Best Fleets to Drive For, produced by CarriersEdge, is accepting nominations for the 16th edition of the program now through Oct. 31.
Nominations for Best Fleets to Drive For are open through Oct. 31.
CarriersEdge
Best Fleets to Drive For, produced by CarriersEdge, is accepting nominations for the 16th edition of the program now through Oct. 31. All for-hire fleets operating 10 or more tractor-trailers in the U.S. or Canada, regardless of freight segment, are eligible to participate in the recognition program.
The past few years have been particularly challenging for the freight industry,” said Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge. “Fleets have really been stepping up to take care of their drivers, and we’re looking forward to hearing about all the great ideas they’ve come up with to make life on the road better.”
Steps After Nomination
Once nominated, fleets who choose to participate complete a questionnaire and interview, providing information about driver programs across a range of categories.
A selection of drivers will be surveyed, supplementing the information provided by management.
Company responses and driver surveys are compiled and scored, with the top 20 scorers identified as Best Fleets to Drive For.
The top 20 list is then divided into “small” and “large” fleet categories and the top-scoring fleet in each category is crowned Best Overall Fleet the respective category.
Award Presentations
The Top 20 Best Fleets, the overall winners, and fleets entered in the Hall of Fame, will be recognized at a dedicated awards ceremony and education event scheduled for April 2024.
More information on Best Fleets to Drive For, including best practices and details of past winners, is available at www.bf2df.com.
Related: Best Fleets to Drive For Names Top Carriers for 2022
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