DriverReach Chats are candid conversations on driver recruiting

Would you say that starting in a different department helped you become a more well-rounded recruiter? How can companies develop recruiting talent from within?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer is joined by Rachel Lovell, Vice President of People Operations at Milan Supply Chain Solutions. They discussed how Rachel started in the industry and how she was able to grow into the role she is in today, how Milan recruits and grows talent from within, and what Rachel has observed in the industry this past year.

How can truck drivers overcome healthcare concerns like high blood pressure and diabetes? What was the journey that led you to become known as “The Trucker Trainer”? How can fostering a culture of health and wellness benefit drivers?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer is joined by Bob Perry, “The Trucker Trainer” and Consultant with Fit to Pass. The trucker lifestyle isn’t easy – that’s why Bob has devoted his career to helping truck drivers prioritize health and wellness. Known as the “Truck Trainer”, Bob is highly respected across the industry for helping drivers prioritize their physical and mental well-being.

DriverReach Chats _ Kevin Burch, Trucking Moves America Forward (1)

Has the image of the trucking industry changed over the last year? How can we strengthen and grow the industry for the future?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer is joined by Kevin Burch, Exec Committee Co-Chair of Trucking Moves America Forward. Trucks are crucial to our national and global economy, to our families, and so much more. Check out their conversation about the importance of educating the public, sharing the trucking industry story, how to put drivers first, and the need to pave the way for new entrants.

DriverReach Chats _ P. Sean Garney, Vice President, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting

The FMCSA recently proposed a rule that would eliminate the annual record of violations - what would this mean for DQ file compliance? Will running the MVR annually still be required?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer, DriverReach Founder and CEO, has a timely conversation with P. Sean Garney, Vice President at Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, to discuss these hot-button topics, along with many others.

For those who aren't familiar with the Next Generation in Trucking Association, what is the organization's mission? Why did you start it?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats travel edition, Jeremy Reymer, DriverReach Founder and CEO, sat down with Lindsey Trent, Founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, to learn about her vision for attracting young people to the trucking industry.

2020 was a different year, to say the least. What kind of trends and driver feedback did you observe?

In this most recent installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer, Founder and CEO of DriverReach, had a great conversation with his friend and driver retention expert Max Farrell, CEO of WorkHound. Hear what he had to say about driver feedback in 2020, among many other topics.

What would you predict for the future from an economic standpoint? How do you feel about the path forward?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats travel edition, Jeremy Reymer, DriverReach Founder and CEO, sat down with Robert Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the American Trucking Associations, to discuss this question and many others.

DriverReach Chats _ Steve Bryan, Entrepreneur and Founder of Vigillo

What's in store for the trucking and transportation industry?

The trucking industry is at a crossroads and, according to Steve, the events of 2020 have played a large part in where the industry will head next. In this edition of DriverReach Chats, DriverReach CEO and Founder Jeremy Reymer sat down with Steve Bryan, Entrepreneur and Founder of Vigillo, to discuss the opportunities and challenges in store for the trucking industry over the next few months.

What is A.T.T.A.C.A? And how can the trucking industry help raise awareness to protect America's children?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer was joined by Rodney Timms, Founder of A.T.T.A.C.A. Jeremy and Rodney discussed how the trucking industry can bring awareness to the issue of child abuse and how becoming a member can fund this very important issue.

Could now be the best time for new CDL drivers to enter the industry and start a career? Would reducing the minimum driving age to 18 during this environment help to meet the demand for drivers?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer was joined by Don Lefeve, President & CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA). They discussed the current environment of hiring drivers and whether reducing the minimum driving age could help meet demand.

How can trucking companies and truck drivers play a pivotal role in ending human trafficking?

Jeremy Reymer sat down with Louie Greek of Truckers Against Trafficking in this installment of DriverReach Chats to discuss how truckers and trucking companies can play a very important role in the fight against human trafficking.

"How Can Your Company Put This Crisis to Good Use?"

DriverReach Founder and CEO, Jeremy Reymer, sat down with industry thought leader, author, and Jetco Delivery CEO Brian Fielkow in this installment of DriverReach Chats to discuss leadership, company culture, and what long-haul truckers should keep in mind during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Have you wondered what it's like to be a truck driver during COVID-19?

In this installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer has a great conversation with Bob Stanton, Professional Truck Driver, where he shares some of the challenging scenarios he's faced with each day.

What impact does COVID-19 have on driver compensation?

In this second installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy connected with Leah Shaver, President and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI). Leah provides her insights into how companies should think about driver compensation and she also shares research NTI has done to help companies make critical wage decisions during this current COVID-19 environment.

Introducing DriverReach Chats _ Featuring Rebecca Brewster, ATRI (1)

Will the driver shortage continue to be a top industry issue in 2020?

In our first installment of DriverReach Chats, Jeremy Reymer has a candid video chat with Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute, to hear what she has to say on this timely topic – and many others. Subscribe to the DriverReach YouTube Channel and watch the conversation!