driver retention News Updates

Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Pets Can Help Fleet Recruitment Efforts and Boost Driver Satisfaction

Many carriers allow truck drivers to bring along a cat or dog as a companion. For fleets, the benefits seem to outweigh the costs.

July 29, 2019
Business

3 Ways to Manage the Driver Shortage

In this whitepaper, we provide actionable insights into how you can expand your driver recruitment pool, shorten the onboarding process to ensure your drivers make it to orientation, and identify and retain your best drivers for years to come.

July 6, 2019
Business

Want to Get Your Drivers Back on the Road Faster?

In today’s post ELD Mandate world, every minute can make a difference in productivity and profitability. Learn how a simple app can save time, boost driver retention and get added back end office benefits, including real time weigh data.

July 3, 2019
Technology

Using Technology to Enable Positive Driver Engagement

Technology plays a major role in fleet safety as well as driver retention. It has the ability to facilitate better communication between managers and drivers, gather insights and record metrics regarding fleet performance, and help support drivers make informed decisions about driving conditions in real-time.

July 1, 2019
Business

Driver Retention Boosted by Recognition, Opportunity, Experts Say

SAN DIEGO — Creative methods for recruiting new hires and recognizing existing drivers’ efforts can help commercial fleets keep their vehicles’ seats filled, experts said here during the Lytx User Group Conference.

February 27, 2019
Business

Young Drivers Discuss Industry Image, Recruitment Tips

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Drivers can dispel negative perceptions about the trucking industry by demonstrating professionalism, regardless of whether they are on the road or interacting with customers, according to three young truckers.

February 21, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Perspective

Opinion: Using Analytics to Help Retain Drivers

Key variables can be analyzed using machine learning to predict a driver’s risk of leaving a company, and insights from those data points can provide — and prescribe — recommendations on what type of intervention is needed, says Chris Orban of Trimble.

January 30, 2019
Business, Technology

Benchmarking Your Mobile Capture Strategy

In this benchmarking forum, you will learn from one of EBE's clients who has deployed Connect Mobile Capture to automate the billing and settlement process, improve driver retention, and gain significant ROI. Jason Jones of Solar Transport will share how EBE's solutions helped strategically position their organization to excel in a competitive marketplace.

December 21, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety

Drivers, Carriers Have Different Concerns Regarding Driver Shortage, Retention

The nation’s motor carriers and their drivers see different priorities when it comes to issues facing the trucking industry, a new study found.

December 12, 2018
Business

Trends in Driver Incentive Programs

Recruiting new drivers is hard. That’s why many trucking companies make it their primary mission to retain the drivers they already have. And, with so many retention program options, it’s imperative to know what’s working and what’s most effective.

December 1, 2018