recruiting News Updates

Business, Safety

Shifting Freight Market Compels Change in Driver Recruitment

A softening freight market has led to a slowdown in recruitment spending across the transportation industry, but experts urge carriers to remain focused on retention efforts and continue working to keep a steady pipeline of drivers flowing in.

December 8, 2022
Business, Technology

How to Streamline Your Driver Recruitment

Program Aired: November 17, 2022. Driver recruitment is inefficient and antiquated. Even the best recruiting teams only hire 2% of the applications they receive. Learn how to multiply your drivers hired and get your driver seats filled faster in this webinar hosted by TransForce. 

November 17, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Driver Recruitment Strong Despite Uncertain Economy

The trucking industry’s push to recruit drivers is as strong as ever despite signs freight demand may be softening.

October 13, 2022
Business, Private

Private Fleets Sharpen Focus on Driver Satisfaction

In light of the many supply chain disruptions and market shifts of the past few years, shippers have been working to improve the efficiency and reliability of their private fleet operations, starting with an even sharper focus on attracting and retaining professional drivers.

August 26, 2022
Business, Equipment, Safety

Alabama Sees Success With Trucking Workforce Initiatives

Creating a coordinated campaign involving trucking company titans and state education officials to foster workforce development in the trucking industry is paying off for the Alabama Trucking Association.

July 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Futurist Outlines What Could Be Ahead for Driver Recruiting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Futurist Nikolas Badminton explored June 2 how the trucking industry could change in the years ahead and what that means when it comes to driver recruitment.

June 2, 2022
Business, Top 100

Walmart to Pay Truck Drivers Up to $110,000 in First Year

Walmart Inc. is ramping up pay for its truckers as it seeks to shore up staffing amid a nationwide rush to hire drivers, saying its truck drivers will be able to earn between $95,000 and $110,000 in their first year at the company,

April 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

How Fleets Are Winning the Race to Hire Drivers

Motor carriers are implementing technologies designed to streamline the online recruiting and onboarding process so they can keep in touch with qualified drivers and ultimately hire more of them.

March 4, 2022
Business, Technology

Digital Presence Plays Vital Role in Recruiting, Survey Shows

Digital technologies are playing an increasingly pivotal role in terms of finding and keeping drivers, according to a report Feb. 14.

February 15, 2022
Government, Business

White House Unveils Plan to Recruit Truck Drivers

The Biden administration is launching a multifaceted program in partnership with industry that aims to expand recruiting efforts in trucking through various efforts, and elevate the appeal of what one senior administration official described as “well-paying, solid careers.â€

December 16, 2021