Starting a new career as a commercial driver opens a world of opportunities, but it also comes with essential responsibilities, particularly regarding safety and compliance. One area that can cause some apprehension for new drivers is drug testing. It's crucial to...
The staffing game has changed—permanently. “Last year we received 10 million resumes and recruiters only looked at 500K of those.” That’s what one of the largest US staffing firm providers stated at a recent ATS conference in May. There are at least three problems...
What are CSA points? In the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) program, points measure a carrier's risk. CSA points are a percentage of risk, running from 0 to 100. The higher the points, the higher the risk of a crash or other safety incident. Like...
In the world of recruiting, we like to talk about experience, relationships, and industry knowledge. Those things still matter, but if there’s one competitive advantage that’s risen above the rest in today’s hiring climate, it’s this: Speed. The faster you engage a...
Hiring and retaining qualified truck drivers has never been more challenging. With a driver shortage and high turnover rates, cutting through the noise of the job market to attract the right candidates is crucial. The best way to achieve this goal is to make a driver...
Every industry seems to be experiencing a labor shortage, and the trucking industry is no exception. In 2024, The American Trucking Association (ATA) reported a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, which is estimated to increase to 160,000 by 2031. What’s different about...
In today’s job market, a speedy recruiting and hiring process is important for several reasons. Suppose you don’t want to miss out on in-demand job candidates, fall victim to costly turnover, or lose out on increased productivity. In that case, you need to balance...
Any good hiring process aims to find the best candidate for the job. But what happens if your ideal candidate decides to withdraw their application or accept another offer before you have a chance to extend one? In order to avoid this scenario here, are 5 ways to make...
If you’re like most companies, you’ve probably outsourced your recruiting efforts to a third-party agency. And chances are you’ve probably had a less-than-satisfactory experience with said agency. Unfortunately, this probably means that your recruiting agency has...