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Recruiting & retention

Recruiting & retention
Importance of building relationships
Transportation is driven by people, not just trucks. Accountability, trust, and reciprocal relationships build long-term business success.
July 17, 2026
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Apex Transit Solutions strengthens workforce with second chance hires
The asset-based full-service transportation and logistics company created a formal Second Chance Hiring Committee to expand its pool of driver candidates. The committee has been proven successful with a 30% improvement in retention.
July 1, 2026
Marina Ivonov is CEO of Apex Transit Solutions, which launched a Second Chance Hiring Committee to expand recruitment to an underserved population.
Recruiting & retention
Data hints at a wave of 'pent-up' driver turnover
A new analysis from Tenstreet suggests drivers may start looking for new jobs as the freight market improves.
June 19, 2026
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June 12, 2026
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What fleets need to know about the truck driver market
Fleets that can provide a "human touch" and connect with drivers on a personal level are most likely to attract and retain the top drivers.
May 8, 2026
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Bison Transport rethinking driver fitness testing
By eliminating training washouts, Bison Transport saved $266,000 in one year while optimizing their most precious resource: instructors.
May 1, 2026
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FleetForce takes driver training directly to carriers
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Driver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?
A new report suggests that technology in the cab is having a greater impact on driver retention with more than half of drivers surveyed saying it influences their decision to remain with a fleet.
February 26, 2026
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Lack of respect is a top reason fleets lose drivers
According to CCJ's latest What Drivers Want survey, lack of respect is among the top reasons for poor driver retention, coming in at No. 2 behind pay.
December 9, 2025
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Workforce
Carriers share insight into driver pay
Nussbaum Transportation, J&R Schugel Trucking and Boyle Transportation leaders shed light on their driver pay processes in response to CCJ's recent What Drivers Want survey that highlighted pay as a top factor in drivers' decisions to change companies.
December 8, 2025
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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
44% of drivers we surveyed scored company culture an 8 or higher and 38% ranked satisfaction with recognition for their work at least an 8.
November 17, 2025
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Workforce
Will CDL crackdown spur COVID-era 'free-for-all' for truck drivers?
FMCSA crackdowns on non-qualified drivers are removing tens of thousands of drivers from the road monthly and might spark a "scramble for truck drivers."
November 13, 2025
Driver Retention And Pay
Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.
November 12, 2025
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November 5, 2025
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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
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August 1, 2025
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