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Plugging the Leaky Bucket: 8 Steps to Improve CDL Driver Retention
If drivers are jumping ship faster than you can hire them, you must plug the leaky bucket! Read on for the details. In the transportation industry, retaining Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers is crucial for operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall company profitability. High turnover rates not only lead to significant financial losses but also...
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Help! My “Job Ad” Is Not Producing Qualified Candidates! (Part 2)
It’s a common frustration among employers: your job ad isn’t attracting suitable candidates. Often, the knee-jerk reaction is to blame the career website you’re using and look for another or tolerate mixed results. However, the issue usually lies within the job ad itself or a company’s follow-up process. In other words, we must start by...
Driver Hiring, Recruiting
Help! My “Job Ad” Is Not Producing Qualified Candidates! (Part 1)
It’s a common frustration among employers: your job ad isn’t attracting the right candidates. Often, the knee-jerk reaction is to blame the career website you’re using and look for another or tolerate mixed results. However, the issue often lies within the job ad itself or a company’s follow-up process. Here, we will delve into how...
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The High Cost of Acquiring Drivers
When DIY no longer works In the dynamic world of motorcoach transportation, acquiring qualified drivers is an ongoing and costly challenge. Companies often invest significant resources in recruitment, only to falter in the follow-up stages, neglecting candidates who have already expressed interest. This oversight squanders potential talent and leads to increased expenses and time delays...
Business, Driver Hiring, Recruiting
What is the Real Cost of a Bad Hire?
Have you ever stopped to ponder the real cost of a bad hiring decision? It’s a question that often gets overlooked in the hustle and bustle of recruitment. Yet, the repercussions can be significant, both financially and culturally. Let’s delve into this overlooked aspect of business management. At first glance, the immediate expenses of a...
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The Six-Figure Bus Driver
In recent years, the term “disruption” has been buzzing around the business world, and it’s not just a buzzword—it’s a reality. To put it simply, disruption refers to a “radical change to an existing industry or market due to innovation.” We’ve witnessed technological advancements from giants like Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, and Chat GPT, shaking up...
Driver Hiring
Interview like it’s 2024!
Let’s face it: most interviews you have participated in are boring! We are using the same old traditional techniques we have seen for decades. The driver hiring landscape has changed, and bus companies need to adapt to the new reality of hiring. Interviews need to be fun, engaging, and informative. The days of mechanically asking...
Driver Hiring
What is the Secret Sauce to Driver Hiring?
Operators routinely ask, “What is the secret to hiring drivers?” This question focuses on handling a lead once the Operator receives it from a potential driver. In other words, how do I get the candidate hired and behind-the-wheel driving? Five steps drive this outcome. Each is important and requires the Operator to respond quickly, schedule...