Entries by Elijah Larson

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Matching Drivers to Your Freight: The Secret to Lower Turnover in F&B Trucking

For food and beverage carriers, driver turnover is more than an HR issue. It can be a direct hit to service, sales, and profitability.     With the physical demands of touch freight, specialized endorsements, and unconventional schedules, F&B trucking has some of the highest barriers to entry in the industry, making recruiting and retaining drivers […]

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Ways to Celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 

Every September, the trucking industry takes a moment to recognize the backbone of freight transportation: professional truck drivers.    This year, National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 14–20, providing a nationwide opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of professional truck drivers who keep America moving.     With over 3.5 million professional […]

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How Drive My Way Helps Building Products Clients Find Specialized CDL Drivers

In the building products industry, the right drivers are more than just operators. They’re skilled professionals who combine safe driving with specialized equipment handling, customer service, and physical delivery work.     Finding these professionals, however, can be a challenge. Positions like CDL A and B straight-truck drivers, boom-truck operators, and yard spotters demand a unique […]

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What Benefits Truck Drivers Are Looking For: Must-Haves and Differentiators in 2025

In today’s trucking industry, it takes more than just a strong pay rate to win over top talent. Drivers are carefully weighing the full package when deciding where to work, and whether to stay.     While competitive wages are still important, benefits play an increasingly critical role in attracting qualified drivers and keeping them behind […]

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The Missed Opportunity in Exit Interviews

When a truck driver hands in their notice, many companies treat the departure as a done deal rather than a final opportunity.     Exit interviews can offer unmatched insight into what’s working and what’s not when it comes to your company’s recruiting and driver retention efforts. For carriers facing persistent driver shortages and rising turnover, […]

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Driver Recruitment and Retention: Attracting the Best Talent for Your Private Fleet

Private fleets are in a strong position when it comes to attracting experienced drivers. Typically, they can offer better compensation, more predictable schedules, and upgraded equipment.     However, with a competitive labor market and ongoing driver shortages, those advantages alone are no longer enough. Many successful fleet managers are rethinking their recruitment and retention strategies […]

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Stay Informed: Infrastructure and Policy Debates

Trucking companies operate in an industry that is constantly shaped by policy decisions, infrastructure investments, and legislative changes. In 2025, two of the most pressing issues that could significantly affect operations are proposed increases to federal truck weight limits and continued efforts to solve the nationwide truck parking shortage.     It’s also important to know […]

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Rethinking and Simplifying Truck Driver Pay: Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to recruiting and retaining drivers, few issues are as important as compensation. Yet across the trucking industry, driver pay remains one of the most confusing, frustrating, and frequently misunderstood aspects of the job.     For drivers, this confusion can fuel mistrust. For employers, it often results in high turnover, strained operations, and […]

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AI in Truck Driver Recruiting: What It Does Well and Why We Still Need a Human Touch

Recently, it may feel like artificial intelligence (AI) comes up in every other conversation, no matter the industry or age group you’re speaking with. There’s a reason for that.    AI has already reshaped the way many industries operate, and CDL driver recruiting is no exception. From chatbots to automated screening tools, AI is helping […]

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Truck Driver Training: What’s New in 2025 and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Commercial driver training continues to rapidly evolve in 2025 as the industry responds to changes in technology, regulatory updates, and an ongoing need to attract and retain skilled drivers.     For employers of CDL drivers, staying current with training programs is no longer optional, it’s essential for maintaining safety, ensuring compliance, and improving driver retention […]