The trucking industry has a turnover problem! We asked the world's largest driver audience: 'What does the company you work for do that makes you stay?'  The #1 answer was not at all what we expected! Plus, we talk to our guests about additional strategies to help your company retain drivers  Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Guests: Marilyn Surber, VP of Sales & Marketing, Drivers Legal Plan Becca Mathews Client Success Retention Advisor at Tenstreet Sponsored by: Decker Truck Line ..read more

This week Josh and Paul go over some recent news.  Charles goes solo  to Vegas to checkout the Tenstreet User Conference Brad Klepper - Drivers Legal Plan Miranda Arman & Brittney Fordham - Hogan Transportation Companies Sean Hayes - CDLLife Robert Pierson - Mesilla Valley Transportation Carlo Solórzano, MBA - Driver IQ Teresa Krimbill - Tenstreet Bryan Schafer - Decker Truckline Amanda Worthen - Red Classic Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation ..read more

Charles and Paul had the opportunity to speak on stage at the ProTalk Theater during MATS 2024. We discuss the driver perspective, the company perspective, and the recruiter perspective in an attempt to bring the industry together. Powered by CDL Life & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation TAFS, inc Maybach International Group Mid America Trucking Show ..read more

On this episode we take you inside MATS and talk to some amazing people! Larry Wyluda and Keith Whann / TruckSuite LLC Jeromy Brockelsby Jared Reorda / Sapp Bros Brad Bentely and David Harrison / Fastport Lewie Pugh / OOIDA Amanda Worthen / Red Classic George McWilliams / TAFS, Inc Chris Thomas / Autumn Transport Evan K Shelley / Truck Parking Club Cody Bolick / Clean Harbors Danica Long / Messer Americas Marc Schmidt /Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC Tim Haala / Koch Companies Bill Trotter / Bennett Family of Companies Robert Pierson / Mesilla Valley Transport Ed Cornish / 7- Eleven Timothy ..read more

Between cut-throat freight rates, insane insurance deductibles, micro marketing budgets, and super slim margins, how do small carriers survive in the modern age of trucking? Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Guest: Sam Watts, Safety Supervisor, Meiborg Brothers Inc Jamie Hagen, Owner, Hell Bent Xpress ..read more

s the barrier to entry too low for getting behind the wheel? This week, we dissect this question and its impact on the industry. Plus, we talk about the shifting demographics within trucking: Driving is now attracting immigrants at rates comparable to manual labor in construction and agriculture, outpacing other demographics targeted by trucking. Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation Guest: Casey Lehman, Director of Recruiting, PGT Trucking Daren Fristoe, Vice President of Human Resources, CDLLif ..read more

When nearly every applicant has engaged with multiple carriers, how do you raise genuine intent when a driver applies to your company? Tune in as we explore solutions on this week’s episode. Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Decker Truck Line Guest: Jacob Ridge, Director of Lead Generation, CDLLife ..read more

The stereotypes surrounding Gen Z—lazy, entitled, and stuck in their mom’s basement—often overshadow the potential they hold, especially in industries like trucking. As the active driver population ages and efforts to recruit Millennials wane, the spotlight now turns to Gen Z. Is there a way to get them behind the wheel? In this episode, we break down the situation with a marketing agency founder that specifically targets Gen Z for several Fortune 500 clients. We also talk to a recruiting director within the demographic to shed light on what Gen Z truly seeks in an employer and how the truckin ..read more

Amidst factors including an aging workforce, decreased interest from younger generations, low capacity, selective carriers, regulatory hurdles like the FMCSA clearinghouse, insurance companies rendering SAP programs useless, and average drivers opting to find gainful employment elsewhere, the prospect of a genuine driver shortage begs consideration. Could these elements create an ACTUAL scarcity in the market? Come along for the ride as we try to get to the bottom of these issues. Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Guests: Carlo Solórzano, Senior Director of Sales and Business Developm ..read more

Join us this week as we talk about a common belief among drivers: that recruiters are dishonest. While our stances on the show may differ, the resounding perception from our polled drivers reflects otherwise. Where did this stereotype come from? Can we fix it? Hear us break down the dilemma on this week’s episode of Sense Per Mile! We also share some recent stories about Zebras being pulled from a burning trailer and a driver’s POV being stuck in a dust storm on the highway at night! Powered by CDLLife & HOT SEAT SERVICES Sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation ..read more