In today’s post ELD Mandate world, every minute can make a difference in productivity and profitability. Learn how a simple app can save time, boost driver retention and get added back end office benefits, including real time weigh data.
July 3, 2019Technology
Using Technology to Enable Positive Driver Engagement
Technology plays a major role in fleet safety as well as driver retention. It has the ability to facilitate better communication between managers and drivers, gather insights and record metrics regarding fleet performance, and help support drivers make informed decisions about driving conditions in real-time.
July 1, 2019Business
Driver Retention Boosted by Recognition, Opportunity, Experts Say
SAN DIEGO — Creative methods for recruiting new hires and recognizing existing drivers’ efforts can help commercial fleets keep their vehicles’ seats filled, experts said here during the Lytx User Group Conference.
February 27, 2019Business
Young Drivers Discuss Industry Image, Recruitment Tips
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Drivers can dispel negative perceptions about the trucking industry by demonstrating professionalism, regardless of whether they are on the road or interacting with customers, according to three young truckers.
February 21, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Perspective
Opinion: Using Analytics to Help Retain Drivers
Key variables can be analyzed using machine learning to predict a driver’s risk of leaving a company, and insights from those data points can provide — and prescribe — recommendations on what type of intervention is needed, says Chris Orban of Trimble.
January 30, 2019Business, Technology
Benchmarking Your Mobile Capture Strategy
In this benchmarking forum, you will learn from one of EBE's clients who has deployed Connect Mobile Capture to automate the billing and settlement process, improve driver retention, and gain significant ROI. Jason Jones of Solar Transport will share how EBE's solutions helped strategically position their organization to excel in a competitive marketplace.
December 21, 2018Business, Equipment, Safety
Drivers, Carriers Have Different Concerns Regarding Driver Shortage, Retention
The nation’s motor carriers and their drivers see different priorities when it comes to issues facing the trucking industry, a new study found.
December 12, 2018Business
Trends in Driver Incentive Programs
Recruiting new drivers is hard. That’s why many trucking companies make it their primary mission to retain the drivers they already have. And, with so many retention program options, it’s imperative to know what’s working and what’s most effective.
December 1, 2018Government, Business, Safety, Logistics
WIT Conference Experts Debate Solutions to Turnover, Driver Shortage
FRISCO, Texas — Reliable pay and a variety of hauling options can help retain drivers and attract new ones amid a thinning workforce, according to two industry experts.
November 14, 2018Business
DriverReach Expands Digital Platform to Speed Up Driver Hiring
AUSTIN, Texas — With the trucking industry facing a critical shortage of more than 50,000 drivers, Indianapolis-based DriverReach unveiled an online platform for companies and drivers that the human resources tech company said will accelerate the hiring process of drivers.
October 28, 2018