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CCJ Innovators
Garner Trucking puts its money where its mouth is
The Findlay, Ohio-based trucking company launched a driver advisory board with a special element: money. The board has an annual budget it can use to implement measures that improve drivers' quality of life.
December 1, 2023
CCJ Innovators
Influencer program proves carriers can make a big splash with a small budget
Melton Truck Lines was recognized as CCJ's 2023 Innovator of the Year for this program, which incentivizes drivers to post videos about trucking to social platforms like TikTok and YouTube and has resulted in some impressive benefits.
November 27, 2023
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Smart cookie: DHL partners with Girl Scouts to showcase supply chain careers
DHL Supply Chain is seeking to build on the Scouts' aptitude for logistics and, through mentorship, "show them real examples of women and men who have built successful careers in the field.”
November 1, 2023
Workforce
Educators have a lesson plan to lessen the tech shortage
Private and public vo-tech schools discuss enrollment and completion rates and how employers can draw and keep technicians.
October 19, 2023
Driver/operator coaching/training
Next Generation in Trucking Foundation launches CDL curriculum for high schools
The curriculum companion is an online resource designed to be used in conjunction with online ELDT courses for adult learners, while adapting materials for high school students and providing supportive hands-on activities.
October 19, 2023
Workforce
How carriers use Best Fleets to Drive For program to improve the workplace
Driver recruiting isn't the same priority as it was just more than a year ago, but now isn't the time to let workplace culture slide.
October 16, 2023
Driver/operator coaching/training
Fleets share tips on maximzing driver potential
If there's anything worse than wasted opportunity, it's wasted potential.
September 22, 2023
Workforce
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
Recruiting & retention
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
Pay and benefits
Trucking companies can help drivers lower health-related costs
With trucking being one of unhealthiest occupations, trucking companies should look into providing better employer-paid health insurance policies to recruit and retain drivers.
June 14, 2023
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 2024 What Drivers Want report is a survey of more than 500 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
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