Category: Recruiting Strategy
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Your Job Posting Is Written for You, Not the Candidate
Most job postings read like a wish list written for the owner, not the person applying. Here’s how to rewrite the title and body so the right candidates actually click, apply, and stay.
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The 15-Minute Phone Screen You’re Skipping Is the Most Important Part of Your Hiring Process
Most small shops skip the phone screen or treat it like a formality. Here’s what a 15-minute call should actually cover — and the questions that tell you more than a full interview.
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The Quit That Should’ve Never Happened: How Good People Leave for the Wrong Reasons
A lot of turnover isn’t a pay problem. It’s a communication problem wearing a pay costume. Here’s how to tell the difference — and what to do before the next good person hands in their keys.
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Your Dispatcher Already Knows Who’s About to Quit. They Also Know Who You Should Hire.
The dispatcher-driver relationship is the single most influential human factor in retention — and yet most carriers treat dispatchers as scheduling operators, not as the living recruiting engine they already are. Here’s how to actually use what they already know.
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The Driver Pipeline Problem Nobody Wants to Admit: Your Fleet Is Aging Out
The median professional truck driver in the U.S. is 46 — about five years older than the median age of the overall workforce. That math is coming due, and most carriers would rather keep pretending it isn’t.
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The Hire Isn’t Finished on Start Day: A Better First 30-Day Handoff
A signed offer solves the vacancy. A clear first-month handoff gives the new hire a fair chance to stay and succeed. Here is a practical plan for day one, week one, and the first 30 days.