As many in the industry know, driver retention has historically been an issue 鈥 with no clear solution. In this whitepaper, we provide insight to driver demands and the strategies and tools carriers can implement to reverse the driver turnover trend.
April 8, 2018driver retention News Updates
Stay informed with the latest insights on driver recruitment and retention from Transport Topics. Our balanced coverage addresses the challenges and strategies shaping how carriers attract and keep professional drivers. From workforce trends to training programs and industry initiatives, Transport Topics provides timely information to help transportation companies navigate the evolving labor landscape and build a stronger, more sustainable driver workforce.
Editorial: A Turn of Phrase
There鈥檚 no shortage of catchy phrases to describe the sights and sounds of the trucking industry: what鈥檚 鈥渦nder the hood鈥 or 鈥渄own the road鈥 or who鈥檚 鈥渂ehind the wheel,鈥 for example. These themes are also handy for describing issues confronting the industry that cropped up in relation to some recent and upcoming industry events.
February 22, 2018Voice of the Driver 2: Best Practices for Recruiting and Retention
For the past decade and a half, those who predicted the driver shortage have offered their advice on curbing the shortage. While an abundance of information like this exists, it lacks one of the main insights companies can use to overcome the shortage and high turnover 鈥 the voice of truck drivers.
February 1, 2018Female Driver Outreach May Need Rethinking
Efforts to attract more female drivers to trucking are facing headwinds, despite some organizations pushing hard to make the industry more open to women.
December 14, 2017Opinion: Recruiting, Retaining Drivers: It鈥檚 Not Them, It鈥檚 You
If you have a driver turnover problem and can鈥檛 keep drivers, especially new ones, and can鈥檛 attract new, qualified drivers, regardless of what you try or the money you throw at the problem, what you鈥檙e doing is not working. But why?
November 13, 2017Tuned In
Longhaul trucking can be a difficult and isolating job, but some fleets have turned to electronic in-cab entertainment to keep drivers connected and boost their job satisfaction. And when drivers are satisfied, better retention and recruiting numbers often follow.
October 11, 2017Survey Data Helpful Tool in Driver Retention
Trucking firms may find clues on how to improve the way they recruit and retain drivers by relying on the findings of comprehensive surveys and feedback from drivers, according to analysts with Stay Metrics, an Indiana-based consulting firm.
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