It all starts with trust. Everything that a fleet wants from its drivers — a high level of engagement, quality performance, and a willingness to stick around long-term — all comes back to trust. There’s so much value for the fleet as a whole when tools and practices are put into place to build a…
The persistent driver turnover problem in the trucking industry makes life difficult for fleet managers. The driver shortage is a constant headache, and perpetual turnover is a huge drain on time and energy too. If turnover is a challenge pressing your fleet, these solutions are worth your consideration. Provide Fair Feedback Giving feedback can be…
The goals on both sides of the truck driver and manager relationship are generally pretty clear. The manager wants the driver to perform at a high level, and the driver wants to be treated well by the manager. Neither side is happy when those needs aren’t met, and that’s when bigger problems like turnover set…
he driver shortgage is an ongoing challenge for many fleets in today’s trucking industry. Fleet managers deal with the operational costs of hiring new people and when there’s a shortage, reliable drivers must haul additional freight and run more miles. Everyone wants the driver shortage to end, and it all starts by making engagement the…
It’s ironic that one of the most essential forces in the American economy is often given the least consideration by the public at large. It’s strange that an industry which accounted for $1.48 trillion in 2015 spending gets so little attention outside of that industry. And it’s baffling that truck drivers and fleet owners —…