As anyone in CDL driver recruiting can tell you, there is nothing really ‘quick’ to hiring a driver. Every driver brings his or her background, concerns, and goals to the profession, and recruiters are tasked with ushering them through the recruiting process in the best way possible.
While every driver is different, there are some steps you and your team can take to ensure you have the right processes in place that can make it easier to be successful this year. Here is your quick start guide to get out on top with driver recruiting this year:
- Don’t lose sight of the driver experience, even with modern technology. CDL driver recruiting is following many industries towards a technology-first experience, but that doesn’t mean your drivers should be left in the dust. Make sure every decision your team makes, from what technology you invest in to how you are working to onboard new drivers, is made with the drivers themselves in mind.
- Automate wherever possible! Modern driver recruiting is all about communication and staying on top of things, but this can be hard if you have a ton on your plate. Prevent drivers from slipping through the cracks by automating your follow-ups, templatizing certain communications, and leveraging technology to streamline your recruiting workflows.
- Let data be your guide. Numbers are everything, especially when you’re trying to build a successful driver recruiting operation. Track as much data as possible, then let this information be your guide throughout your strategic process. Use data to determine where things are working and where processes need to be tweaked for better success rates.
- Don’t be afraid to shake things up. What better time to try out some new ideas than a new year? In 2022, test out new ideas and strategies with your applicants and current drivers. Ask your drivers and recruiters for direct feedback and use this information to formulate new ideas. Don’t be afraid to step out of the box, either. With the industry being so competitive right now, any creative idea or strategy may be just what your team needs to put you in a winning position.
Ready to get started?
It’s not too late to set your team up for success with recruiting this year. With DriverReach, your team can manage applicants throughout the entire recruiting process, automate follow-up communication, and track key recruiting metrics to ensure you’re staying on top of things.
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