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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicJune 1, 2021

Retention Practices: Offer a Mentorship Program

Grand Island Express — named a Best Fleet to Drive For for the 10th consecutive year — pairs up its most successful and experienced drivers with new recruits to support their transition into the fleet.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2021

Driver Opinion Survey Shows Drivers Are Not on the Job Hunt

While demand for drivers is at an all-time high, more than half of drivers are not actively seeking new jobs, according to a recent survey by driver recruitment and retention agencies Conversion Interactive Agency and Professional Driver.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2021

ATRI Sets Research Agenda for 2021

The American Transportation Research Institute’s board has approved their top research priorities for the year, including topics that examine workforce, infrastructure, legal and operational issues.

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Photo Galleriesby Vesna BrajkovicMay 20, 2021

Prime's New Amenity-Packed Driver Facility [Photos]

The new building includes a salon, spa, daycare, gym, private bunk rooms, basketball court, healthcare, lounge and a cafe serving 2,500 meals each week to recruit and retain truck drivers.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2021

Trucking Company Adds Luxury Amenities to Attract Drivers

Prime opened a new building packed with luxuries like a salon, spa, sleep lab and daycare to attract and retain truck drivers and other employees.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2021

Ceva Offers $10K-$20K Sign-On Incentives

Ceva Logistics is encouraging U.S. truck drivers to join its transport team by offering sign-on incentives of $10,000 for solo drivers and $20,000 for team drivers.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicApril 26, 2021

Retention Practices: Create an Open Door Policy

The number one thing that keeps drivers wanting to work at Grand Island Express is a culture that encourages driver feedback, and fleet leaders that act on it.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicApril 12, 2021

Retention Practices: Give Drivers a Say in Fleet Investments

Garner Trucking established a driver’s advisory council, which is tasked with allocating $20,000 each year to fleet improvements that would make their working lives better.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2021

Driver Turnover Holds Steady at Large Fleets in Q4

Continued improvement in the economy will drive healthier freight volumes and create more demand for drivers. Motor carriers should remain focused on driver retention, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2021

Report: Driver Retention Issues Differ For Women, Men

Understanding what drivers are satisfied with along with their pain points can help fleets create a better recruiting and retention strategy.

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