How has your driver recruiting changed during the tight market?
“We haven’t changed it much. We’re kind of unique among trucking companies since most of our drivers are home every weekend. That gives us a niche. So far, we’ve been doing quite well.”
Tom Vicry, safety and human resources director
Volunteer Trucking Inc., Dayton, Tenn.
“We used to do very little advertising, but now we’re using more types of advertising than just the typical newspaper – like the Web and magazines.”
Justin Poss, president
Earth Transport Co., San Antonio
“We started a recruiting referral program with our current drivers. At the end of the summer, the winner gets a choice of deep-sea fishing or Richard Petty driving experience. We also have referral and sign-on bonuses.”
John Williams, president
Tidewater Transit, Kinston, N.C.
“At the first of the year we increased driver pay across the board. Recently, Dayton, Ohio has been a very tough market. We don’t have much turnover because we are short haul, but we always have empty trucks.”
Tim Stoeck, controller
Foodliner Inc., Dayton, Ohio
Next month’s question:
How should FMCSA change the hours rules?
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