Driver Recruitment & Retention: What Today's Carriers Should Consider

Many industries experienced severe disruptions caused by the sudden changes the COVID-19 pandemic triggered in 2020, and did not spare trucking. Shortages and supply chain issues left some carriers with no cargo to transport, while others found themselves slammed by the high levels of demand created by millions staying at home and ordering products online. In an industry already devastated by an ongoing and worsening driver shortage, the pandemic put many carriers into a precarious position.

Second Chance Opportunities Expand Across the Transport Industry

In many sectors of the economy, job opportunities for those with criminal convictions in their past are not as plentiful as they are for others. Over time, this has led to the worsening of numerous social problems and blunted the impact of personal efforts at rehabilitation—when employers might quietly overlook anyone with a record, the likelihood of successfully reintegrating into society declines. These barriers can persist for years or even decades after someone exits prison.

Spotlighting SMBs in the Transport Sector: Approaches for Driver Recruitment and Retention

Small and medium-sized businesses today face increasing challenges on every front. With an uncertain economic outlook and rising pressures, SMBs in every industry must examine how to adapt their strategies to these changing times. That change is currently more pressing in the transport sector than elsewhere.