Recruit & Retain: Trucking Edition

By Chad Hendricks

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If you need advice on how to find and keep the right talent in the trucking industry, you have made it to the right place! Recruit and Retain: Trucking Edition is all about developing the best practices and methods for finding talent and keeping it in the trucking industry. Turnover can be almost 100% for many companies over the course of a few years which is ASTOUNDING! Yet the demand for employees in the trucking industry remains at an all time high. What is going wrong? Why is it so hard to find the right employee? And when you do, why is it so hard to keep them? Chad Hendricks will be interviewing experts across the country to help you solve those problems and make your company more profitable and stable than it has ever been!

Episode Date
Episode 176: Drive for Show. Putt for Dough. The long and short game of driver recruitment
Apr 06, 2023
Episode 175 - Evolution of Advertising
Feb 06, 2023
Episode 173 - The Impact of Sleep on High Risk Occupations
Dec 08, 2021
Episode 172 - How to Improve Quality of Leads, Recruiter Sales Skills & Driver Recruiting with Leah Shaver, Brad Jones & Beth Potratz at the Iowa Motor Truck Association
Nov 17, 2021
Episode 171 - The Insider's Guide to Driver Recruitment Marketing with Leah Shaver, Brad Jones & Beth Potratz at the Iowa Motor Truck Association
Nov 03, 2021
Episode 170 - The Importance of Pay & Culture with Leah Shaver, Brad Jones & Beth Potratz at the Iowa Motor Truck Association
Oct 20, 2021
Episode 169 - Why Improving Communications Helps Retain Drivers with Jordan Wagner & Tim Hindes
Sep 15, 2021
Episode 168 - Why Retention is the New Recruitment with Jeremy Reymer & Wendy Bartz
Sep 01, 2021
Episode 167 - How the Trucking Industry & the Higher Education Industry Align
Aug 18, 2021
Episode 166 - Why You Should Force Quality of Life on Your Drivers
Jul 07, 2021
Episode 164 - How To Improve Driver Retention With Milan
Jun 09, 2021
Episode 163 - How To Use Predictive Success To Improve Driver Recruitment & Retention with Rob Friday
Jun 02, 2021
Episode 162 - How Cloud Peak Law Can Help You Recruit & Retain Drivers
May 05, 2021
Episode 161 - Improving Retention Through Remote Driver Testimonials & Feedback
Apr 28, 2021
Episode 160 - How To Lower Your Insurance Costs With Peyton Richardson
Apr 21, 2021
Episode 159 - When Chad Chatted To Taking The Hire Road
Apr 14, 2021
Episode 158 - Increase Driver Retention with The Trucking Fitness Company
Mar 31, 2021
Episode 157 - How Farmland Fresh Dairies Retains Drivers
Mar 24, 2021
Episode 156 - Creating Your Trucking Company's Dream Digital Content Strategy
Mar 17, 2021
Episode 155 - How To Be A Better Recruiter & Work Remotely
Mar 10, 2021
Episode 154 - Helping Drivers With St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Mar 03, 2021
Episode 153 - Overcoming Trucking Challenges & Achieving Goals with The Grawe Group
Feb 24, 2021
Episode 152 - How The Undercover Millennial Can Help You Retain Drivers
Feb 17, 2021
Episode 151 - M&A in the Trucking Industry with Spencer Tenney
Feb 10, 2021
Episode 150 - How To Maintain A 95.7% Driver Retention Rate
Feb 03, 2021
Episode 149 - Chelsee In Pink: From Recruiter To Driver
Jan 27, 2021
Episode 148 - How To Achieve A Driver Turnover Rate Of 3%
Jan 20, 2021
Episode 147 - Disrupting Driver Recruitment and Retention with Beth Potratz
Jan 13, 2021
Episode 146 - How To Improve Your Digital Communications with Henna Pryor
Jan 06, 2021
Episode 145 - Increase Your Driver Recruitment With ScaleX.ai
Dec 02, 2020
Episode 144 - How Maven Can Make Your Carrier More Efficient
Nov 25, 2020
Episode 143 - Improve Driver Recruitment By Training Driver Recruiters
Nov 18, 2020
Episode 142 - Experienced CDL Recruitment Webinar
Nov 11, 2020
Episode 141 - Why Recruitment Always Comes Back To Company Culture With Charles Gracey
Nov 04, 2020
Episode 140 - Using Headversity As A Recruiting Tool with Dr Ryan Todd
Oct 28, 2020
Episode 139 - Creating Technology & Marketing Tactics For Driver Recruiting with Josh Spaccarotella
Oct 21, 2020
Episode 138 - Boost Your Driver Referrals with Rocket CDL
Sep 09, 2020
Episode 136 - Measuring Metrics and Engaging With Drivers in a Downmarket
Aug 26, 2020
Episode 135 - How To Build A Freight Brokerage
Aug 19, 2020
Episode 134 - How To Easily Increase Fuel Efficiency and Driver Behavior
Aug 12, 2020
Episode 133 - The Benefits Of A RoundTable For Leadership Growth
Aug 05, 2020
Episode 132 - Gone But Not Forgotten: The Value of a Rehire
Jul 29, 2020
Episode 131 - Why Great Content Builds Better Relationships
Jul 22, 2020
Episode 130 - What Carriers Can Learn From The World's #1 Job Site: Indeed
Jul 15, 2020
Episode 129 - How SenseHQ Can Help The Trucking Industry Recruit & Retain Drivers
Jul 08, 2020
Episode 128 - Safety Policy and the American Trucking Associations
Jul 01, 2020
Episode 127 - How Carriers Can Ensure Driver Safety Post-Pandemic
Jun 24, 2020
Episode 126 - How To Think Strategically About Your Carrier's Future
Jun 17, 2020
Episode 125 - Developing A Growth Mindset with Jeff Mariola
Jun 10, 2020
Episode 124 - Communicating and Adapting through a Crisis- Leadership lessons from DriverReach
Jun 03, 2020
Episode 123 - WorkHound: How To Take Action In A Pandemic
May 27, 2020
Episode 122 - Mini Series Ep 3: Figuring Out Your New Normal Post-COVID
May 21, 2020
Episode 121 - Mini Series Ep 2: Resources In The Trucking Industry & Where To Get Help
May 20, 2020
Episode 120 - Mini Series Ep 1: Automation in the Trucking Industry
May 19, 2020
Episode 119: How to Grow Your Carrier with Gary Shor
Jan 29, 2020
Episode 118: Recruiting, retaining, marketing and mediating with the Dr Phil of Trucking, Charles Gracey [Rebroadcast]
Jan 01, 2020
Episode 117: Connected Vehicles with Kelly Frey
Dec 25, 2019
Episode 116: How to Activate Your Passive Driver Referral Program
Dec 18, 2019
Episode 115: AvatarFleet: Solving the Drive Problem with Scott Rea
Dec 11, 2019
Episode 114: Using AI and machine learning to improve safety in trucking
Dec 04, 2019
Episode 113: Offshoring Operations to Support Your Office Employees
Nov 27, 2019
Episode 112: Nothing Will Change If You Don't Do Something
Nov 20, 2019
Episode 111: Rocket Power Your Driver Referral Program with James Robinson
Nov 13, 2019
Episode 110: How to Maintain a 10% Driver Turnover Rate (in a large trucking company) with Sam Thudium
Nov 06, 2019
Episode 109: Recruiting, retaining, marketing and mediating with the Dr Phil of Trucking, Charles Gracey
Oct 30, 2019
Episode 108: The Power of Bold Branding On Recruitment with Matt Bowerman
Oct 23, 2019
Episode 107: How technology can power recruitment and reduce driver turnover
Oct 16, 2019
Episode 106: The Future of Technology in the Trucking Industry with Gilbert Aspeitia
Oct 09, 2019
Episode 105: Change Company Culture to Create a Point of Difference with John Waid
Oct 07, 2019
Episode 104: S.H.E. Trucking - Breaking Down Barriers with Sharae Moore
Sep 25, 2019
Episode 103: Analyzing Trucking Data with Dean Croke
Sep 18, 2019
Episode 102: The Power of Intention with Captain David Marquet
Sep 11, 2019
Episode 101: Rethinking Driver Orientation and Training, with Gina Anderson
Sep 04, 2019
Episode 100: Using and Reviewing Processes to Increase Profitability, with Tim Almack
Aug 28, 2019
Episode 99: Maintaining a Healthy Family Company Culture, with Mark Mabry
Aug 21, 2019
Episode 98: Understanding and Building Trucking Business Value, with Spencer Tenney
Aug 14, 2019
Episode 97: Lessons on Recruiting from the Military, with Ryan Spor
Aug 07, 2019
Episode 96: Recruiting and Retaining Top Drivers Consistently Despite a Driver Shortage, with Wade Palmer and Melanie Ness [Rebroadcast]
Jul 31, 2019
Episode 95 - Driver Recruiter Services and Training, with Josh Hicks
Jul 24, 2019
Episode 94 - Is Driver Loyalty a Thing of the Past? Chad Hendricks solocast
Jul 17, 2019
Episode 93 - Driver Recruiting and Retention in a Niche Market, with Anna Ulmer
Jul 10, 2019
Episode 92 - Action Items to Help Drivers Lose Weight, with Brandon Mango and Justin Masters
Jul 03, 2019
Episode 91 - Collecting and Using Driver Feedback, with Max Farrell
Jun 26, 2019
Episode 90: Attracting Experienced Foreign Drivers, with Rob Peacock
Jun 19, 2019
Episode 89: Health and Wellness for Drivers, with Bob Perry
Jun 12, 2019
Recruiting and Retaining Top Drivers Consistently Despite a Driver Shortage, with Wade Palmer and Melanie Ness
Jun 05, 2019
Episode 87: Addressing the Driver Shortage, with Jeremy Reymer
May 29, 2019
Episode 86: Secrets Behind Job Boards, with Alex McKeown
May 22, 2019
Episode 85: Recruiting Non-Driver Positions, with Joey Williams
May 15, 2019
Episode 84: Appreciating Drivers for Better Retention, with Joe Green
May 08, 2019
Episode 83: Getting a Different Industry Perspective, with Evan Newman
May 01, 2019
Episode 82: Why Sales Skills Matter, with Chad Hendricks
Apr 24, 2019
Episode 81: Driver Data and Its Impact on Retention, with Becca Mathews
Apr 17, 2019
Episode 80: Project Management and Communication, with Grant Hall
Apr 10, 2019
Episode 79: A Dedicated Career in Transportation, with Stephanie Walton
Apr 03, 2019
Episode 78: Recruiting for a Brand New Carrier, with Alyssa Muzzarelli
Mar 27, 2019
Episode 77: Creating a Great Place to Work, with Ben Schill
Mar 20, 2019
Episode 76: Social Media and Trucking, with Jaclyn Barker
Mar 13, 2019
Episode 75: Honesty in Recruiting, with Alex Batley
Mar 06, 2019
Episode 74: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks, with Rob Wayne
Feb 27, 2019
Episode 73: Reaching Out to Drivers, with Kimberly Hadley, Don Meckley and Anthony Triggs of D.M. Bowman Inc.
Feb 20, 2019
Episode 72: A Focus on Faith and Family, with Caleb Gee
Feb 13, 2019
Episode 71: Rapid Growth in a Small Company, with Bryan Thompson
Feb 06, 2019
Episode 70: The Importance of Sales Training, with Erna Becirovic
Jan 30, 2019
Episode 69: More Retention and Less Recruiting, with Joyce Brenny
Jan 23, 2019
Episode 68: Improved Onboarding and Internal Recruiting, with Wendy Bartz
Jan 16, 2019
Episode 67: Retention Efforts With a Personal Touch, with Shelley Fireoved
Jan 09, 2019
Episode 66: Stand-Out Recruiting Tips, with Nick Lacy and Alicia Flodder
Dec 19, 2018
Episode 65: Getting Drivers Excited About Fuel Efficiency, with Bob Magnant
Dec 12, 2018
Episode 64: Understanding Retention Through Research, with Tim Hindes
Dec 05, 2018
Episode 63: Standing Out From the Competition, with Jason Crowell
Nov 28, 2018
Episode 62: ATA MC&E Conference Part 2: Innovative Solutions for Recruiting and Retaining Drivers
Nov 21, 2018
Episode 61: ATA MC&E Conference Part 1: Culture and Retention Strategies
Nov 14, 2018
Episode 60: Recruiting in the Oil and Gas Industry, with Brandon Mango
Nov 07, 2018
Episode 59: Respecting and Supporting Your Drivers, with Mike Coble
Oct 31, 2018
Episode 58: Misconceptions About Millennials, with Chad Hendricks
Oct 24, 2018
Episode 57: Helping Truckers Live Healthier Lives, with Andrea Morley
Oct 17, 2018
Episode 56: Maximizing Driver Retention Through Commitment and Customer Service, with Ray Haight
Oct 10, 2018
Episode 55: Becoming Fluent in the 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, with Dr. Paul White
Oct 03, 2018
Episode 54: The Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Rule and What It Means for You, with Don Lefeve
Sep 26, 2018
Episode 53: Driving More Effective Trucking Recruitment, with Susan Fall
Sep 19, 2018
Episode 52: Modern Trucking and How to Maintain Support at a Tough Job, with Douglas Schappert
Sep 12, 2018
Episode 51: Best Practices for Training New Truck Drivers, with Jane Jazrawy
Sep 05, 2018
Episode 50: R&R Conference Series Part 5: Trends & Predictions
Aug 29, 2018
Episode 49: R&R Conference Series Part 4: Retention Strategies
Aug 22, 2018
Episode 48: R&R Conference Series Part 3: Recruitment Strategies
Aug 15, 2018
Episode 47: R&R Conference Series Part 2: Government Policies
Aug 08, 2018
Episode 46: R&R Conference Series Part 1: Digital Strategies
Aug 01, 2018
Episode 45: Determining How to Find Quality Drivers and Quality Driver Leads, with T.J. Graff
Jul 25, 2018
Episode 44: The Job Market in the Transportation Industry Is Strong, Indeed, with Jeff Johnson
Jul 18, 2018
Episode 43: Determining the Best Fleets to Drive For, with Jane Jazrawy
Jul 11, 2018
Episode 42: Engaging with a Staffing Solutions Firm to Bring in the Best Talent, with Brian Howard
Jun 27, 2018
Episode 41: Bringing an Outside Perspective to the Transportation Industry, with Sarah Wilkins
Jun 20, 2018
Episode 40: Technology Solutions that Expand Options for Both Large Firms and Independent Contractors, with Shawn Murphy
Jun 13, 2018
Episode 39: Building Recruitment Efforts with Questions and Magic Words, with Phil Jones
Jun 06, 2018
Episode 38: Redefining Accountability, with Brian Fielkow
May 30, 2018
Episode 37: Improving the Trucking Industry's Image, with Elisabeth Barna
May 23, 2018
Episode 36: Enhance Value by Investing in the Recruitment Process, with Rob Hatchett
May 16, 2018
Episode 35: Building Better Driver-Company Relationships, One Step at a Time, with Roger Jones
May 09, 2018
Episode 34: Using Marketing, Hospitality, and a Legal Background to Recruit & Retain, with Erin Schuette
May 02, 2018
Episode 33: Continuous Improvement through Innovative Programs, with Josh Mecca
Apr 25, 2018
Episode 32: Women in the Trucking Industry, with Ellen Voie
Apr 18, 2018
Episode 31: Recruiting and Retaining the Best Drivers through Constant Feedback, with Travis Nelson
Apr 11, 2018
Episode 30: Compensation and Opportunities in the Trucking Industry, with Leah Shaver
Apr 04, 2018
Episode 29: Treating Drivers Like Customers, with Julian Beron
Mar 28, 2018
Episode 28: The ROI of Retention, with Nick Williams
Mar 21, 2018
Episode 27: The Benefits of a 100% Owner-Operated Fleet, with Mike Ernst
Mar 14, 2018
Episode 26: How Apprenticeship Programs Would Benefit the Trucking Industry, with Chris Spear
Mar 07, 2018
Episode 25: Operationalizing Your Values: Part 1, with Chad Hendricks
Feb 14, 2018
Episode 24: Company Values Workshop: Part 2, with Chad Hendricks
Feb 07, 2018
Episode 23: Company Values Workshop: Part 1, with Chad Hendricks
Jan 31, 2018
Episode 22: Close the Driver Feedback Loop, with Max Farrell
Jan 24, 2018
Episode 21: Make Your Company More Profitable Using DocHauler, with Don Dains
Jan 17, 2018
Episode 20: Engage with Drivers to Retain them Long-Term, with Colin Ruskin
Jan 10, 2018
Episode 19: Don't Take Advantage of Your Drivers, with Steve Rush
Dec 20, 2017
Episode 18: Offer Unique Benefits, with Marteika Howard
Dec 13, 2017
Episode 17: How to Have a Driver Turnover Rate of Under 30%, with Riley Banks
Dec 06, 2017
Episode 16: Speak to Your Candidate's Heart, with Kelly Hatfield
Nov 29, 2017
Episode 15: How to Recruit Drivers From a Foreign Country, with Aaron Bernard
Nov 22, 2017
Episode 14: How to Manage Your Media Budgets, with Shelly Hendricks
Nov 15, 2017
Episode 13: Should You Switch to Natural Gas Trucks? with Charlie Silio
Nov 08, 2017
Episode 12: It Starts with the Driver Application, with Jeremy Reymer
Nov 01, 2017
Episode 11: Taking Short-Term Pain to Avoid Long-Term Pain, with Kyle Muehlbauer
Oct 25, 2017
Episode 10: Communicate with Drivers through Phone Calls, with Tommy Clifford
Oct 18, 2017
Episode 9: How to Care for the Whole Driver, with Luke Busskohl
Oct 11, 2017
Episode 8: Low Hanging Fruit or "Asset Utilization," with Tom Knasel
Oct 04, 2017
Episode 7: Effectively Communicating Changes to Compensation Plans, with Beth Carroll
Sep 27, 2017
Episode 6: Find What You Can Change and Change It, with Tom Knasel
Sep 20, 2017
Episode 5: Using Behavioral Reports to Recruit and Retain Drivers, with Alfio Carroccetto
Sep 13, 2017
Episode 4: Social Media and Recruiting, with Brad Cebulski
Sep 06, 2017
Episode 3: What You Need to Know About Millennials, with Chad Kopitzke
Aug 28, 2017
Episode 2: Put Your Drivers First, with Curt Reitz
Aug 28, 2017
Episode 1: How to Get Drivers to Be Incredibly Loyal, with Chad Hendricks
Aug 28, 2017