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The Difficulties of Hiring Reliable Truck Drivers

The Difficulties of Hiring Reliable Truck Drivers

Few things are more important to a logistics company than having the right truck drivers in place. Hiring an inexperienced or incompetent truck driver could lead to major customer services issues, costing your company time and money as you work to rectify issues.

As such, it makes hiring the right truck drivers a critical part of your process, but finding the best ones is often easier said than done. Here’s why:

Demand Outweighs Supply

It seems like every week or month there is a new report discussing the massive shortage of truck drivers. While demand for quality drivers continues to increase, the supply has been unable to keep up with the market’s needs. Therefore, it has put wrench in the plans of companies and human resource departments, as they’re unable to find quality drivers at economical rates.

Resume Boosting

Another difficulty of hiring the right driver is that in your desperation to hire the right candidate, you might not have the time or resources to do a thorough background check, which could allow some drivers to embellish their resumes while seeking a higher paying job. There’s nothing worse than thinking you filled your need, only to find out it was too good to be true.

How Working With a Truck Driver Placement Agency Can Help

Fortunately, there is a solution that not only will protect your company from hiring the wrong candidates, but also help you make worrying about hiring truck drivers a thing of a past. A truck driver placement agency makes it their business to research and find the most reliable truck drivers. Outsourcing your truck driver needs takes a major item off your plate, and helps to ensure your customers remain satisfied.

To learn more about the benefits of working with a truck driving placement agency, contact Platinum Drivers today to request a driver.

What is the Interview Process Like for Commercial Truck Drivers?

What is the Interview Process Like for Commercial Truck Drivers?

The trucking industry is constantly on the lookout for new/more drivers. There’s a constant workforce shortage in North America and high turnover rates to boot. Recruiters use several methods to try and get potential applicants to be interviewed, to see if they’d be a good fit for various trucking company needs. How Drivers Are Found… Continue Reading

Remember These Things When Hiring Temporary Truck Drivers

Remember These Things When Hiring Temporary Truck Drivers

Certain times of the year are busier than others. Take, for instance, the weeks (and months) leading up to the holiday shopping season. During the months of October, November and December, retail is humming along with brisk sales as people stock up on Christmas gifts. This means more and more trucks (and truckers) are needed… Continue Reading

How a Truck Driver Staffing Agency Can Help Your Company Find the Right Fit

How a Truck Driver Staffing Agency Can Help Your Company Find the Right Fit

You’re at a trucking company and you’re looking for good candidates who’ll work for you, right? But how do you find those people? Do you hang signs up around town? Put your phone number on the back of trucks and hope they’ll call and inquire about jobs? Go to places where potential truckers might congregate… Continue Reading

Tips for Passing Your CDL Driving Test

To drive big rigs, you need to pass the CDL exam. CDL stands for “Commercial Driver’s License.” The exam involves a written portion concerning things like rules and regulations, while the driving portion is all about seeing whether or not you’ve got what it takes to safely steer a giant truck around parking lots, roads,… Continue Reading