Trucking companies have a new, interactive vetting tool for hiring drivers.
Modern Hire has expanded its standard science-based virtual job tryout (VJT) simulation and text-based assessment technology with a preconfigured pre-hire assessment for candidates seeking employment as a commercial driver.
VJT for Drivers allows hiring teams to assess candidates while they experience a realistic preview of a typical day on the job, helping them determine if the role is right for them, which leads to improved retention and low turnover, said Modern Hire Chief Science Officer Mike Hudy.
“VJTs provide a fair assessment by measuring the candidate’s skills, knowledge, aptitude and interest for positions in multiple industries based on a simulation of the actual aspects of the job,” Hudy said. “By giving candidates the opportunity to engage in tasks and demonstrate skills related to the specific job, employers can identify qualified, diverse candidates most likely to succeed in the role and stay with the company. This helps speed up the hiring process and creates greater efficiency for recruiting teams who are overwhelmed with candidate applications and positions to fill.”
Hiring teams can use a combination of live and on-demand interviews to quickly learn about their candidates, assess quality of fit and make a hire while providing candidates an engaging experience that can be easily accessed anytime, anywhere.
VJT for Drivers is designed to be used across a variety of roles where commercial driving is the primary task. It includes a situational judgment exercise, which allows candidates to step into the role and respond to a variety of situations drivers are likely to encounter; measurement themes include productivity, teamwork and safety.
The VJT also includes a check-your-dashboard exercise that asks candidates to assess their vehicle’s dashboard and review the operating guidelines before they can begin driving; they are then asked to select the correct course of action to prepare their vehicle. A check-for-errors exercise assesses a candidate’s ability to accurately verify data including dates, mileage and plate number. The work style exercise evaluates styles and personality traits related to driver success, including following directions, being monitored, focused and adaptive to change.
