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Driver Shortage: Appreciate your Drivers

 

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A message from Perry Olson:

“Driver shortage is an issue we are all familiar with in trucking. The issue is present every day we come to work. Unfortunately, the driver shortage issue is here to stay for the foreseeable future. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the U.S. government estimates 33,000 truck driver jobs will be needed by 2020. How are we going to get there? I work for a trucking company my father started in 1980. I’ve learned that it is a battle to recruit drivers and it is a battle to keep drivers.

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Trucking Companies: Does your Facebook Need a Facelift?

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Did you know the average age of a commercial driver is 55, and the fastest growing age on Facebook is 50 and up? This tells us that drivers are on Facebook, and if you’re recruiting drivers, it’s crucial that your trucking company is on Facebook, too.

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Job Boards and Job Aggregator Sites to Recruit Truck Drivers

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The need for qualified truck drivers makes it important for you to reach out to potential drivers in as many ways as you can. One of the most important ways to reach potential drivers is through job search web sites. More than any other medium, people seeking truck driving positions look to the Internet and, specifically, to driver job boards and job websites to find potential positions. Searching online is fast, convenient and easy to use for drivers looking for the best match for their skills and personal requirements.

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