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Navigating the Future: An Outlook on Recruiting & Retention Trends in the Trucking Industry
Tim Crawford
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Tenstreet
Tim Crawford, provides valuable insights into the current state of recruitment and retention in the trucking industry. Drawing on the latest data from Tenstreet and Driver Pulse, Crawford discusses what to expect for the rest of 2023 and offers practical guidance on how carriers can stay ahead of the curve. Crawford shares actionable advice and best practices to help you optimize your recruitment processes, improve driver retention rates, and succeed in today’s competitive market.
Freight Market Update
Dean Croke
Principal Analyst
DAT Freight & Analytics
Dean Croke provides an in-depth review of the 2023 freight market from the carrier, shipper, and broker perspectives. This session reviews the year so far and forecast supply and demand for the next 12 months.
Tactical Solutions for Common Lead Gen Pitfalls
Bobby Thompson
Chief Product & Technology Officer
CDLLife
Bobby Thompson identifies common lead generation pitfalls across the industry and provide solutions to tackle your specific pain points. This session will help you revaluate your company’s lead generation strategy and identify areas for improvement.
Recruiter Bootcamp
Charles Gracey
President
Hot Seat Services
Charles Gracey gives a crash course of his “Recruiter Bootcamp,” designed to help recruiters and carriers effectively communicate and connect with drivers. Receive actionable takeaways to activate hires, streamline processes, and maximize the impact of your recruiting tools.
Big Carrier Retention for Small Carrier Operations
Adam Wingfield
Founding Managing Director
Innovative Logistics Group
Adam Wingfield focuses on recruiting resources and retention strategies for small carriers to keep up with attrition and turnover. Learn how to prepare your company, no matter how small, for the next freight cycle.
Tactics for Maximizing Lead Gen Vendor Partnerships
Jacob Ridge
Director of Lead Generation
CDLLife
Jacob Ridge provides valuable guidance on maximizing the value of your vendor relationships. Learn how to implement effective communication with your partners, align your goals, and streamline the execution of your campaigns.
Recruiting & Retention Strategies That Work
Kelly Anderson
President
Kelly Anderson Group
In this session, Kelly Anderson outlines industry-leading techniques that have helped hundreds of companies overcome the challenges of finding, recruiting, and retaining the drivers they need. Learn where to find drivers, proactive retention methods, how to optimize the structure of recruiting departments, and more.
PANEL: Understanding the Driver POV
Paul Gibson
VP of Video Production
CDLLife
Charles Gracey
President
Hot Seat Services
Laura Duryea
Director of Driver Recruitment &
Professional Growth
Boyle Transportation
Michael Lombard
Owner Operator
Lombard Trucking
Robert Sitarski
Supervisor, Customer Service &
Dealer Relations/Driver Relations
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
Tommy Valenzuela
Director of Recruiting
Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport
This panel brings together industry professionals who have a unique and valuable perspective on drivers. They come to the table with backgrounds as professional drivers and use their experiences on the road, combined with their current industry positions, to have a candid conversation. Moderated by the hosts of the podcast, Sense Per Mile, this discussion gets to the core of what matters most to drivers and understanding their point of view.
Trucking Action Plan to Strengthen America’s Trucking Workforce
Dave Harrison
Executive Director for Work Force Development, Government Programs, & Military Employment Issues
FASTPORT
Josh Mecca
Director of Recruiting
Grammer Logistics
Jafi Roskey
Senior Manager of Military Programs
Werner Enterprises
Levi Perkins
Assistant Director VETS
U.S. Department of Labor
This panel explores ways to attract and refer transitioning veterans to employment in the transportation industry. Subject matter experts highlight key information from the Trucking Action Plan and give an overview of apprenticeship opportunities.
Staying Up to Speed: Preparing for Gen-Z Drivers
Jeremy Reymer
Founder
DriverReach
Sadie Church
VP of Driver Relations
Artur Express
Dave Harrison
Executive Director for Work Force Development, Government Programs, & Military Employment Issues
FASTPORT
This session deep dives into understanding the newest generation entering the workforce. This discussion explores the best technology, training, and recruitment strategies for attracting Gen-Z drivers. By implementing a course of action, companies can successfully keep up with the newest generation of drivers and set themselves up for long-term success.
