How can fleets retain their drivers and techs?
What are the most persistent headaches facing commercial fleet executives? Driver retention and turnover. In this episode, editors from FleetOwner, Fleet Maintenance, and Bulk Transporter talk about the new premium on high-quality, fully compliant drivers.
From the rising financial toll of onboarding new hires to the debates surrounding the true nature of the "driver shortage," this roundtable unpacks what it really takes to build a stable, loyal workforce among fleets and shops.
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Flatbed semi truck passes a large data center campus under constructionTimestamps:
- 03:47 - Regulatory crackdowns, carrier vetting
- 05:30 - Fleet pay raises, private fleet comparisons
- 09:18 - Proven retention strategies
- 14:09 - In-cab technology
- 20:01 - Technician retention, shop floor upgrades
- 24:12 - ATA leadership changes
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About the Author
Jade BrasherJade Brasher
Executive Editor Jade Brasher has covered vocational trucking and fleets since 2018. A graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in journalism, Jade enjoys telling stories about the people behind the wheel and the intricate processes of the ever-evolving trucking industry.
John HitchJohn Hitch
Editor
John Hitch is the editor-in-chief of Fleet Maintenance, providing maintenance management and technicians with the the latest information on the tools and strategies to keep their fleets' commercial vehicles moving. He is based out of Cleveland, Ohio, and was previously senior editor for FleetOwner. He previously wrote about manufacturing and advanced technology for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest.
Jason McDanielJason McDaniel
Jason McDaniel, based in the Houston TX area, has nearly 20 years of experience as a journalist. He spent 15 writing and editing for daily newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, and began covering the commercial vehicle industry in 2018. He was named editor of Bulk Transporter and Refrigerated Transporter magazines in July 2020.
Jeremy WolfeJeremy Wolfe
Editor
Editor Jeremy Wolfe joined the FleetOwner team in February 2024. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with majors in English and Philosophy. He previously served as Editor for Endeavor Business Media's Water Group publications.