Taking the Hire Road is a podcast dedicated to providing tips to help manage the driver recruiting process while addressing the ongoing challenges related to the driver shortage and driver retention. Hosted by Jeremy Reymer, Founder and CEO of DriverReach, this bimonthly podcast shines a light on the challenges that carriers are facing and aims to help companies hire quality drivers with greater efficiency.
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Alvys Paves the Way to Improved Efficiency and Utilization
Thursday, December 19, 2024 • Duration 28:32
Nick Darman, Founder & CEO of Alvys, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey into trucking, from starting a trucking company to creating Alvys, a world-class transportation management system (TMS) to help fleets maximize efficiency and utilization.
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)
Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)
Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)
Trucksuite (https://trucksuite.com/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
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‘A Journey To Explore’: How J.B. Hunt Integrates Drivers’ Experience And Safety Tech With Keen Eyes On The Future
Thursday, December 12, 2024 • Duration 25:10
This week guest host Leah Shaver, President & CEO of The National Transportation Institute, chats with Josh Hankins, senior vice president of safety, security, and driver personnel at J.B. Hunt. Josh is one of the leaders behind the innovation and implementation of technologies and programs at one of the most forward-looking companies in America. As he puts it: One of the core elements of accomplishing the large change management projects he helps oversee and steer is listening — listening to those across the organization, but especially to drivers, as he seeks a deep understanding of their experience with ongoing communication and engagement, as well as jumping in-cab and seeing firsthand how their jobs are shaped by the changes he and his team implement.
To celebrate drivers and their families, J.B. Hunt collaborated with Carol Ekster to create a special edition of the children’s book TRUCKER KID.
Get your copy of this special edition of TRUCKER KID here: https://bit.ly/3Y581XG
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DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)
Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)
Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)
Trucksuite (https://trucksuite.com/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
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The Mindset And Focus Of The 2024 Influential Woman In Trucking: Tracy Rushing
Thursday, December 5, 2024 • Duration 29:26
Tracy Rushing, Executive Director of Safety and Recruiting with R.E. Garrison, and recipient of the Influential Woman in Trucking Award, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of having the right mindset when it comes to recruiting, how best to leverage technology, and how being a human first is what sets the best carriers apart.
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
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Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)
Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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Modernizing the Trucking Industry: Let Your Reputation Speak for Itself
Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 38:13
The trucking industry faces a rapid push in technology and innovation, moving the industry from decades-old processes and systems into the current era. It is more important than ever for carriers and logistics companies to determine how they will modernize, or risk being forgotten. DDC FPO’s Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Global, Madison Conway, will share the power companies have to impact their futures and the trucking industry, through different initiatives, services, and solutions that positively influence brand image.
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
Project 61 (https://project-61.org/)
Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)
Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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Keeping Truckers in the Truck, and Trucks on the Road with TruckSuite
Thursday, November 7, 2024 • Duration 25:33
Keith Whann, Chief Technology Officer of TruckSuite, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss how TruckSuite continues to evolve in bringing technology solutions to address drivers’ greatest needs.
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Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)
Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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Comfortable In The Culture You’re In’: Where Safety, Recruiting, And Retention Intersect
Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 34:25
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The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Rockerbox (https://www.rockerbox.com/)
Appcast (https://www.appcast.io/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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Outstanding Commitment = Standing Out With Stormie Janzen
Thursday, October 24, 2024 • Duration 24:33
Stormie Janzen, Vice President, Safety and Recruiting at Total Transportation of Mississippi, joins Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss the importance of being involved and engaged in the industry, how the industry comes together and responds to natural disasters, and her company’s dedication to being a top place for women to work for.
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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Helping Drivers Make Better Decisions With Truck Driver’s Best
Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 34:01
Joe Anderson, Director of Recruiting, and Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager - both for Nussbaum Transportation and co-founders of Truck Driver’s Best, join Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach and PROJECT 61, to discuss their effort to provide a service for drivers that’s sorely needed. Drivers can leverage Truck Driver’s Best to aid with career advice, enabling drivers to make better decisions as they lean on the valuable experience and expertise of the co-founders.
Check out ore at https://truckdriversbest.com/
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
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Driving Recruiting And Retention Through Internal Marketing, Communications, And Employee Engagement
Thursday, October 10, 2024 • Duration 25:34
Tune in for the latest episode as Jeremy Reymer is joined by Lisa M. Battaglia, Founder and President of Battaglia Communications as she shares her insights on the importance of the development and execution of an internal marketing and communications strategy to drives employee engagement, retention, and safety.
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
Lanefinder (https://www.lanefinder.com/)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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Age Of Engagement: Using Meaningful Conversations To Propel Recruiting And Retention Success
Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 27:20
There’s no way around it: Change is hard. Not just managing and navigating change in the myriad of ways it flies at us, but also actively trying to promote change within our organizations to propel success in the areas we seek. Enter — Spark Change Labs. Founded by two long-time trucking and supply chain pros, Spark Change Labs seeks ways to tackle and spur change within our organizations and our industry head-on. Beth Potratz, founder and CEO of driver recruiting platform Drive My Way, and Leigh Sauter, founder of Glass Ball Consulting, join guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road to talk about why they started Spark Change Labs, how fleet personnel in any role can participate in their workshops, and the resources they’ll be providing to recruiting and retention professionals about topics critical to them.
Special thanks to the show’s sponsors!
DriverReach (https://www.driverreach.com)
The National Transportation Institute (https://driverwages.com/)
Career Now Brands (https://careernowbrands.com/)
Carrier Intelligence (https://www.carrierintelligence.com/)
Infiniti-I (https://infinitiworkforce.com/)
Workhound (https://workhound.com/)
Asurint (https://asurint.com/)
Arya By Leoforce (https://leoforce.com/)
Seiza (https://www.seiza.co/)
Drive My Way (https://www.drivemyway.com/)
F| Staff (https://www.fstaff.com/)
Trucksafe (https://www.trucksafe.com/)
Seated Social (https://seated-social.com/)
Repowr (https://repowr.com/)
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