Choosing a trucking job involves making a major decision while considering income, time at home, daily responsibilities, and working conditions. Drivers need accurate information about each of these areas before they can decide whether an opening fits their needs. How a recruiter answers those questions can also influence whether an applicant moves forward. Automation […]
Pay, home time, communication, and working conditions all affect whether truck drivers stay with an employer. Problems in any of these areas can lead to turnover, especially when drivers have raised concerns without seeing improvements. For employers, reducing turnover starts with understanding where the job falls short of drivers’ expectations. That requires reviewing compensation, […]
When diesel prices rise, trucking companies have less room to absorb unexpected expenses on each load. For fleets working with tight margins, higher fuel costs affect decisions about which freight to accept, how to price customer contracts, and where to spend money. As fleets prepare their 2027 budgets, understanding those costs can help them […]
Trucking associations give fleet owners and their employees a way to stay informed and meet others working in the industry. Many also offer training, business services, and representation on policies that affect trucking companies. Each organization serves a different purpose, so it helps to understand what your company would actually use before paying membership […]
Holiday shipping can leave trucking fleets balancing additional loads, tight delivery windows, and driver requests for time off. As retailers replenish inventory and online orders move through distribution networks, carriers need enough qualified drivers to cover the routes they commit to serving. Hiring at the last minute leaves less time to find candidates whose experience, […]
If your company plans to hire drivers in January, the months leading up to the new year are a good time to begin connecting with potential candidates. Some qualified drivers may already be considering a change, even if they plan to stay with their current employer through the holidays. Starting those conversations early gives […]
Planning next year’s recruiting budget requires a clear understanding of the positions your fleet will need to fill and what it will take to reach the right drivers. Rather than carrying over the same spending plan from 2026, your 2027 budget should reflect how your fleet’s recruiting needs are expected to change. Turnover, freight […]
For CDL drivers, maintaining healthy habits can be difficult when long hours, irregular schedules, and limited options on the road shape nearly every workday. Drivers spend much of the day seated and may have limited access to nutritious food, exercise facilities, and routine medical care. OTR drivers may also spend days or weeks away from […]
Peak season can put pressure on every part of a fleet’s operation, but staffing problems become especially difficult when freight volume increases faster than the driver workforce can support it. Whether your busiest months are driven by holiday freight, retail demand, produce season, construction, or another industry cycle, waiting until volume starts climbing to recruit […]
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week returns September 13-19, 2026, giving carriers across the country an opportunity to recognize the professional drivers who keep their operations running every day. For employers, the challenge is often finding ways to make that recognition feel meaningful, especially when Driver Appreciation Week is already an annual tradition. Cookouts, company shirts, […]
Drive My Way is making truck driver recruiting personal again, matching drivers with jobs they love, and helping employers recruit for retention.
