Entries by Elijah Larson

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How Drive My Way Helps Food & Beverage Carriers Hire and Retain Qualified Drivers

The food and beverage supply chain depends on drivers who can handle specialized equipment, manage seasonal peaks, and deliver products safely.     For carriers, finding drivers who meet these needs is a constant challenge in today’s competitive labor market. Recruiting the right talent requires more than traditional methods, which often result in wasted time and […]

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Food & Beverage: How to Attract the Right Drivers

The food and beverage (F&B) trucking industry faces some of the most complex recruiting challenges in transportation.     Routes are often physically demanding, schedules can be unconventional, and specialized endorsements are sometimes required. With the addition of seasonal spikes and fierce competition from other driving jobs, it’s no wonder many fleets struggle to keep their […]

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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 […]