It seems like finding qualified and reliable truck drivers is one of the biggest challenges facing transportation and logistics companies today. Between compliance requirements, high turnover rates, and the ever-growing demand for skilled drivers, recruitment can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, you can alleviate much of the stress that comes with recruiting by working with a truck… Read more »
If you’re pursuing your commercial driver’s license (CDL), then you’re probably preparing for the Basic Control Skills (BCS) Test. Regardless of whether you’re going for a Class A, B, or C license, understanding and mastering the BCS test is key to your success. What is the BCS Test? The Basic Control Skills Test is one… Read more »
Recruiting qualified truck drivers is a challenge many companies face, especially in today’s competitive market. Platinum Drivers specializes in matching drivers with trucking companies, but we understand how difficult the process can be when you do it on your own. Here are some strategies that can help attract and retain top talent in the trucking… Read more »
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. Application and Resume Submission… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
When you hear the term “signing bonus” you probably think of football players. After all, NFL teams will fight over the best players and offer them a lot of money if they sign with them versus their competitors. It turns out that the trucking industry has something in common with football teams. It’s not unusual,… Read more »