Entries by Elijah Larson

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Safety Analytics & Accident Prediction: What Carriers Need to Know

In the trucking industry, safety is everything. Every mile driven represents a carrier’s responsibility to safeguard its drivers, cargo, and the people they share the road with.    As data collection technology grows more advanced, carriers have new opportunities to prevent accidents before they happen. Safety analytics and accident prediction tools are becoming a key part of that effort, […]

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Maximizing ROI: How Carriers Can Budget Effectively for Driver Recruitment

Recruiting drivers is one of the largest and most important expenses for any carrier. A well-planned budget helps ensure that every dollar is used strategically, supporting both short-term hiring needs and long-term retention.     Careful budgeting allows carriers to evaluate what works, eliminate waste, and make confident decisions about where to invest. An effective recruitment […]

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How to Build and Maintain a Talent Pipeline for Drivers

In today’s competitive trucking industry, recruiting skilled truck drivers requires more than filling immediate vacancies. It takes a consistent, long-term approach to identify talent, build relationships, and keep drivers engaged over time. A well-managed talent pipeline helps carriers stay ahead of staffing needs, reduce hiring costs, and strengthen their overall workforce stability.    Keep reading […]

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How to Handle Pay Transparency in a Competitive Hiring Market

Driver pay has always been one of the most important factors in trucking recruitment. In recent years, however, the spotlight has shifted to pay transparency.     Drivers expect to see accurate pay details before they apply, and states are increasingly requiring carriers to disclose compensation in job postings. In a competitive hiring market where trust […]

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5 Retention Metrics You Should Actually Be Tracking

Many trucking companies measure turnover as their primary gauge of retention success. While it’s an important indicator, turnover alone doesn’t tell the full story of driver satisfaction or the overall health of your company culture.     Relying solely on turnover rates can hide deeper issues, such as engagement, communication, and growth opportunities, which can all […]

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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 […]