Summer thaw: Driver wages at for-hire fleets see most momentum so far in 2024
Despite the freight market malaise and 2024’s overall sluggish pay movement, the summer months did bring the most movement to driver wages so far this year, according to the latest data from NTI’s National Survey of Driver Wages. Here’s what the latest data shows around per-mile pay, pay be experience level, market-level data, and more.
Three tactics to manage drivers quitting with no notice
“Our drivers often quit with no notice. How can we address this when it happens?” Here are three strategies NTI recommends employing at your fleet.
‘Always be recruiting’: Best practices for effectively communicating with your drivers
Effective communication is one of the most powerful tools your fleet can use to attract and retain professional drivers. Here are a few of NTI’s best practices for implementing successful driver outreach and communication programs.
Growing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Trucking’s Workforce
Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, joined NTI President and CEO Leah Shaver on an episode of FreightWaves’ Taking the Hire Road show this month, where the two dove into the critical importance of workforce development in trucking, how the industry can cultivate the next generation of professional drivers and diesel […]
Discovering your fleet’s authentic story and how to tell it
In this episode of FreightWaves’ Taking the Hire Road show, Fusion Now’s Lane Williams joins NTI’s Leah Shaver to discuss how your fleet can create a compelling and authentic story that not only stands out but resonates with drivers.
Harnessing the power of data in your fleet’s recruiting department
In today’s driver recruiting landscape, the vast amount of data available to fleets can be overwhelming. How can your fleet utilize these data streams in your driver recruiting and retention programs? In this episode of FreightWaves’ Taking the Hire Road show, Nathan Widener, Chief Data Officer at Career Now Brands, joins NTI President and CEO Leah Shaver to answer these critical questions.
Driver pay pinch looming? The stage is being set — Here’s why
With a few distinct trends converging in the market for professional drivers, the stage is being set for a replay of driver wage pressures seen in 2021 and 2022. Here’s why.
‘Remember we’re humans’: Why mental health check-ins matter to your fleet
Despite the often relentless pace of the trucking industry, it’s essential to take the time to let your employees know you care about their mental health and you are there to support them.
Driver pay in 2024: Three charts tracking the trends of driver compensation in the latest data
While driver wages have lost some of the dynamic growth from recent years, year-over-year changes do persist. Here’s what the latest data shows about the state of driver pay through the first months of 2024.
Tech Talk: What we can learn from the intersection of recruiting diesel techs and drivers
In this episode of FreightWaves’ Taking the Hire Road show, NTI President and CEO Leah Shaver speaks with Amanda Schuier, strategic maintenance director at Jetco Delivery, about the similarities and differences between recruiting and retaining professional drivers and diesel technicians.
