Some news outlets may claim there’s no driver shortage, but many companies across the country are unsure. And now with the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse to deal with, driver recruitment is more challenging than ever. Learn what you need to do now to insure efficient, top quality driver recruitment from Rob Hatchett, a recruitment expert.

Kelly’s experiences will shock you, entertain you, educate you, and arm you with information that will improve your recruiting and retention efforts. He will also answer your tough questions.

In this informative program on what causes drivers to leave and how to retain them, Kelly Anderson, President of Impact Training Solutions, will share his experiences as the “undercover trucker,” where he is hired by fleets to go through their entire Recruiting, Orientation, and On-boarding process as a driver.

The driver shortfall was expected to reach the highest level on record by the end of 2017 and continues to be one of the trucking industry’s top concerns.

If current trends hold, the shortage could swell to over 174,000 by 2026 (ATA)

• Establishing strong driver/dispatcher relationships from the start
• More at-home time
• providing a positive driver orientation experience
• Pay Increases

• Lower driving age
• Improved driver image
• Transitioning military personnel to careers as truck drivers
• Demonstrating respect for drivers with comfortable training and hotel rooms