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PodcastsJuly 17, 2020

How to Improve Driver Retention

Jim Park speaks with Brad Fulton and Allyson Smith of Stay Metrics to understand why drivers leave, the top 3 things carriers can do to address turnover, and communicating expectations to recruits.

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ArticlesSeptember 25, 2019

Do You Have What it Takes to be a 'Best Fleet to Drive For'?

It has been a dozen years since the Best Fleets to Drive For program was launched at the depth of the economic crisis. Here's a look at how far the program has come – and what factors are gaining in importance when evaluating the truckload fleets most favored by truck drivers.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockJune 12, 2019

Injury Prevention Program Helps Improve Retention, On-Time Deliveries

Discussions of safety in trucking often focus on vehicle crashes – but Hub Group has also been working to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Preventing crashes is only one part of a true safety culture, the company says.

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Articlesby Steven MartinezMay 20, 2019

Reducing Pay Volatility Helps Fleet Keep Quality Drivers

While other fleets have increased driver pay in an attempt to curb high turnover rates, Roadmaster Group decided to focus on making pay more predictable.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMarch 14, 2019

Commentary: Taking a Closer Look at Drivers’ First Days on the Job

We talk a lot about recruiting and retaining drivers and about how we can bring more drivers into the industry. But are we doing enough to address the weak point after drivers are hired?

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Articlesby David CullenMarch 11, 2019

Drivers: Hire Fewer, Keep More

With an industry-wide shortage of new truck drivers, it's tempting to just find and hire CDL holders as fast as they can be found. But one good way to hire better drivers, who stay longer, is to avoid hiring your turnover.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 17, 2019

Easy Money: Driver Bonuses, Safety Go Hand-In-Hand at Vascor Transport

How one Kentucky fleet leveraged new technology to boost safety and driver pay.

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ArticlesOctober 8, 2018

Why Trucking Fleets Should Care About Driver Wellness

Trucking companies care about driver turnover rates and safety, but many have yet to make the connection between these concerns and driver wellness, says this health and fitness professional.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeAugust 31, 2018

Commentary: For the Love of Truck Drivers

Two very different fleets. Two passionate leaders. One important thing in common: A love of drivers that comes from the very top. That’s what Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge found after recent conversations with Joyce Brenny and Cari Baylor.

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Articlesby Steven MartinezAugust 3, 2018

Fleets are Chasing Drivers with Better Pay and Quality of Life

Many carriers are increasing driver pay to fill empty seats, and some are trying to change how drivers are paid altogether.

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