#driver-retention
(11 articles)Samsara Launches Driver Perks Program to Boost Retention
Samsara, a leading fleet technology provider, has launched Driver Perks, a free benefits program offering professional drivers access to discounts from over 50 brands across fitness, wellness, food an
New CDL Academy Tackles Driver Training Quality Crisis
The trucking industry faces a fundamental training quality problem that extends well beyond regulatory enforcement of fraudulent CDL schools. Shawn Gresham, a 17-year veteran trucker with over 1 milli
Cab Clutter Poses Safety Risk, Threatens Fleet Liability
A full-time LTL driver and entrepreneur has identified in-cab clutter as a significant liability and safety concern for trucking fleets, proposing a modular cab organizer called Trucker Tote as a solu
Truck Parking as a Driver Perk: The Retention Game Changer
Truck Parking Club has identified a surprising yet significant driver retention lever: reserved parking near driver homes. What began as a simple $150-per-month solution for one owner-operator struggl
Truck Drivers Die at 61: Industry Addresses Critical Health Crisis
The trucking industry faces a structural labor crisis: drivers die an average of 20+ years earlier than the general U.S. population. Project 61, a nonprofit founded by former logistics entrepreneur Je
Hirschbach Deploys AI Agent to Automate 40% of Driver Communications
Hirschbach Motor Lines has implemented an AI-powered driver communication agent called Augie (or Hirschie internally), developed by Augment, to automate routine driver interactions on its brokerage op
How Shippers Can Win Carrier Capacity in Today's Tight Market
The freight market has fundamentally shifted in carriers' favor after four years of headwinds, according to Covenant Transport's leadership. With capacity exiting the market due to regulatory pressure
ESOP Strategy Cuts Trucking Turnover to 35%, Below Industry Norm
Nussbaum Transportation, a 600-truck carrier founded 80 years ago, has achieved industry-leading driver retention of 35–39% turnover by transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2018
From Prison to Trucker: How One Driver Built Sustainable Business
This FreightWaves profile tells the story of Debon Sims, a formerly incarcerated driver who successfully transitioned from the load board to a stable waste-hauling contract by disciplined financial ma
Driver Pay Hikes Signal Stronger Trucking Market Recovery
The trucking industry is entering a pronounced recovery phase characterized by acute driver shortages and rising compensation packages. Two major carriers—GP Transco and Hirschbach—have announced sign
SONAR Launches Driver App Hackathon to Bridge Tech Gap
FreightWaves SONAR is launching the Driver App Shortage Hackathon (DASH), a seven-day virtual competition designed to address a critical gap in freight software innovation. While the logistics technol