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Social media mastery can lead to greater recruiting, retention efforts
Can social media help with recruiting and retention? During a Commercial Carrier Journal webinar this week, HR experts at two established carriers share tips on using social media where they've seen a lot of positive results.
July 28, 2023
Survey finds fewer women in commercial driver positions
According to the 2023 WIT Index, the number of women CDL holders has fallen slightly, but the industry has seen an increase in women maintenance technicians – another area in great need of skilled laborers.
July 18, 2023
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Recruiting & retention
Why drivers are 'loud quitting' and how fleets can be proactive
Loud quitting, where unsatisfied employees voice their frustration to the masses, is a growing trend on social media. WorkHound CEO Max Farrell joins the 10-44 this week to talk about how fleets can be proactive to keep their drivers happy.
June 2, 2023
CCJ Innovators
Brakebush program recruits new drivers from within
Brakebush helps employees in other areas of the business, from maintenance to production, become drivers via its Driving Finishing Program, which has had a 100% retention rate so far.
June 1, 2023
Business
Trucking company owners should consider an ESOP
ESOPs are not only beneficial from a tax perspective; they can also be useful in attracting and retaining drivers in the midst of a driver shortage.
May 16, 2023
Workforce
Download CCJ's What Drivers Want report
CCJ's What Drivers Want report is a survey of more than 800 drivers that offers insights into their struggles, frustrations, wants and needs.
April 24, 2023
Recruiting & retention
Carriers should consider forming a committee to focus on recruiting the next generation of drivers
Here are six steps to guide your company in establishing committees, whether the focus is on recruiting and retention or technology or diversity and inclusion.
April 18, 2023
Recruiting & retention
Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design
Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.
April 11, 2023
Pay and benefits
Truck driver age creeping up, retirement plans on the back burner for many
Despite a high average age, many truck drivers can't afford to retire and nearly as many say they don't plan to.
March 27, 2023
Recruiting & retention
Drivers value late model truck, but not as much as other features
A late model truck is important, but mostly due to its perceived reliability versus an older unit. What drivers say is most important are the features spec'd on the truck.
March 27, 2023
Workforce
Pay and respect top influences on why drivers leave a carrier
Fleets spend a lot of money annually on attracting and retaining drivers, but in some cases the priorities of the fleet don't align with the wants and needs of the driver.
March 27, 2023
Recruiting & retention
WorkHound data shows drivers feel more appreciated than ever before
Despite the positive feedback related to praise for drivers, overall driver satisfaction is down, and that can be attributed to macroeconomic factors affecting things like pay.
March 16, 2023
Workforce
Best Fleets to Drive For invest in back-office staff, not just drivers
While the program focuses on fleets that are great for the driver, many of those top carriers also had something else in common: their programs for non-driver employees.
March 15, 2023
Workforce development
U.S. Xpress driver proves you don't have to be big to drive a big rig
Joachim Wangui's short stature didn't hold him back from becoming a U.S. Xpress truck driver and an inspiration to others.
March 14, 2023
Recruiting & retention
Best Fleets To Drive For leaders discuss investments in people, technology
The panel, held at the 2023 Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Orlando, discussed how fleets are managing the evolution of work and maintaining a competitive edge by investing in training and development programs and technology.
March 13, 2023
Recruiting & retention
C.A.T. Inc. and Chief Carriers Inc. take top honors in Best Fleets program
C.A.T. Inc. and Chief Carriers Inc. stand out as Best Fleets to Drive For, while Garner Trucking Inc. and TransPro Freight Systems Limited were added to this year's Hall of Fame.
March 7, 2023
Recruiting & retention
Loyal drivers in private fleets improving safety, recruiting and truck maintenance
The National Private Truck Council points out how driver loyalty is helping to improve the bottom line for both drivers and the fleets they work for.
February 23, 2023
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