Managing a fleet of trucks is a lot easier when you have reliable, consistent drivers. The number one cause for driver turnover? Dispatchers. Here’s a story drivers will know all too well: It starts when John, the dispatcher, who fails to adequately plan Rick’s trip. John doesn’t factor in traffic or parking problems in…
In any business, you are are only as strong as your team. In the trucking industry, the strength of your business is your drivers. Hiring drivers is not an easy task. Once a driver begins working for you – you want to ensure that they are actually good drivers, or don’t develop bad habits. It’s…
Dispatchers are caught between drivers, customers, and fleet managers. As the person linking everyone together, they have an important job–and one that can cause high driver turnover if they’re doing it badly (link to #1 cause of turnover) Here are five ways to improve the relationship between your dispatchers and your drivers: Make sure…
Being a smaller trucking company gives you a lot of freedom. But it still means you have the same responsibilities as the big guys. Before you hit the road, here are some topics to consider, and questions you need to ask. New food safety rules The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently passed new…
