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Recruiting & retention

Battery electric
How one fleet is using sustainability to attract a younger workforce
Benore Logistic Systems has successfully implemented about 25 sustainable trucks into its fleet – a move that is helping the company attract a younger workforce.
August 8, 2025
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Workforce
Trucking workforce faces aging drivers, low youth interest, and underrepresentation of women
As older drivers retire and fewer young people enter the field, the trucking industry must adapt.
August 4, 2025
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How smart carriers are winning over drivers in a tough freight market
Leads are down industry-wide, so when a driver leaves a fleet they are harder to replace.
August 1, 2025
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July 18, 2025
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Workforce
Unique requirements for hiring truck drivers
Failing to meet FMCSA driver hiring rules can lead to $10,000+ fines, costly litigation, and higher insurance.
July 2, 2025
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Recruiting & retention
Nebraska tanker company takes a different approach to podcasting
Liquid Trucking invests in marketing firm Bulldog Works to bring Fleet Podcasts as a service to trucking companies nationwide.
June 16, 2025
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Workforce development
How to truly make employees your greatest asset
If you truly want employees to be your brand ambassadors, you need to hire well, train properly and provide motivation.
June 13, 2025
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Workforce
Drivers prefer monetary safety rewards, but merchandise has greater impact
Employee recognition and rewards programs can be a great addition to a carrier’s safety incentive program, but it should be a facet of the program, not the entirety.
May 26, 2025
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Workforce
New research dives into long-haul trucking's driver turnover problem
New research from the OOIDA Foundation looks at what it calls "The Churn" -- high turnover rates at long-haul truckload carriers.
May 23, 2025
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Workforce development
Small changes to the hiring process can yield big results
Transportation has a labor problem, and much of it is due to a lack of awareness of the job types available and how we treat applicants.
May 2, 2025
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Recruiting & retention
Using narrative to recruit talent and reshape perceptions
Storytelling can help spotlight the wide range of high-demand careers in the trucking industry beyond driving.
April 17, 2025
Using narrative to recruit talent
Industry
Congress eyes $7,500 tax credit for truck drivers
The bill would also create a $10,000 tax credit for new truckers. Also: Bulkmatic names new president; Illinois extends IRP registration deadline for March; Volvo, Mack dealer group expands footprint; Tenstreet acquires another recruiting platform.
April 2, 2025
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Workforce
The Great Disconnection in the trucking industry
As drivers feel disengaged and undervalued, fleets need to prioritize open communication to improve driver satisfaction.
March 21, 2025
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Workforce
Attracting Gen Z to trucking: Culture, respect, and 'more than a paycheck'
Generation Z employees are focused on company culture, work-life balance and diverse career opportunities.
March 18, 2025
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Technology
Transforming your fleet for the future
Data can be the tool to a fleet's success, providing insights needed to improve fleet operations, but legacy systems can't do that. Fleet representatives talk about the shift from on-prem to cloud-based platforms.
March 5, 2025
Geotab Connect 2025
CCJ Innovators
Carrier focuses on culture and relationships to reduce driver turnover rate
Stokes Trucking fostered a strong company culture and open communication to ensure more drivers stay for the long haul.
March 1, 2025
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Workforce
Surveys find driver stress directly impacts road safety
In a recent Geotab report, 68% of drivers said work-related stress negatively impacts their performance, and 78% believe stress and mental health contribute to road dangers.
February 25, 2025
Traffic congestion
Recruiting & retention
ATRI seeks carrier feedback on hiring practices
Specifically, to address workforce challenges, ATRI wants to hear from carriers on hiring practices for truck drivers with prior criminal convictions. Also: New cargo theft trend emerging; J.B. Hunt Intermodal hits milestone; more.
February 12, 2025
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