Taking a closer look at drivers' first days on the job

摘要

We talk a lot about recruiting and retaining drivers and about how we can bring more drivers into the industry. But are we doing enough to address the weak point after drivers are hired? A driver's first few months on the job are crucial to whether he or she stays with your company - or even stays in the trucking industry. I've been wading through some court cases where drivers sued motor carriers, alleging they weren't paid enough to meet minimum wage laws. And the problems often started in orientation and training.