Whats the trick ???

You will be surprised how many drivers, good drivers that do good work, would rather drive a flashy truck for less money than a practical one for maximum pay. Like you I don't particularly understand them, but I do know that when they are happy they do better work. Little things that might seem insignificant to you make a big difference to them. I had a guy driving for me that was a smoker and wanted some of those vent shades to keep the wind from coming in the window when he had it down. Those things cost me $58 but he was happy as he could be with them. Try to craft an ad that appeals to people who like personal relationships instead of qualcom messages. Do what you say you will even if it costs you a little money. There are still drivers out here that appreciate that and would like to work for those kind of people.

 

I'll give you my list..for what its worth.

1) Good benefits and pay.....(good family ins plan , including vision, and dental , along with short and long term disability plans available)

2)decent equipment , well maintained , not with duct tape and a prayer. No speed limiters..let the equipment do what the designers meant for it to do (not saying triple digits , but not 68mph either) most guys would rather have a truck that will run just as fast uphill as it will going down)

3) fair home time schedule

4) be honest about everything....If its a messed-up deal (you know you can't hide from them) let the driver know...don't sugar-coat things.

5)don't expect a driver/employee to do anything that you aren't willing/ready/and able to do yourself

here is where there may be some disagreement..but these are just my thoughts and opinions. The best job I ever had and the one I stayed on for over 30 years required that a driver have at a minimum...5 years of verifiable experience , I know some guys won't agree with it but I think the more experienced , and more mature a driver is the better...like I said...just an Old farts opinion...but an old fart with a career spanning almost 40 years without a single accident. Good luck deskdriver....

 

Money talks,also real good equipment along with a website will help for starters.Above all PEASE BE HONEST.

 

I would suggest that you look at other areas near your primary freight lanes. You need to get drivers home from time to time and it is much easier when they live near your primary routes. There are some drivers who will work for less money if you buy them a nice shiny hood and lots of chrome. I have had both good and bad drivers over the years. Sometimes, they leave for very odd reasons. As you grow, finding the best qualified drivers becomes more problematic. It may be time to find someone to recruit drivers for you. There are online recruiting services who will recruit drivers for you. They usually charge a flat rate for each driver hired. I have never used them, but many of the larger carriers will use these services.

You may also want to try posting your driving jobs on truck stop bulletin boards. Most of truck stops have them.

 

I stepped into it because you're posting utter nonsense, and no one else besides me is willing to challenge you and your biased thoughts.

The best drivers got tires of looking for a company and bought their own trucks.

LOL

Thats about the biggest pile of #### I read here. That's laziness. It didn't take me long to find a company I like driving for.

 

Sorry deskdriver, trying really hard to be civil and positive here

 

My thoughts exactly. I also firmly believe that every decent company should require a MINIMUM of 3-5 years of experience, because newer drivers are too nitpicky. MNdriver is a good example of this. No matter what you do, you aren't going to please certain people. The expectations of some drivers are just too unrealistic, and they are unwilling to compromise.

 

Then don't post if you can't handle an opposing viewpoint. Yeah, you O/O's are a special breed alright.

 

Not to be mean, but you already know. A driver is like a loyal Dog. Treat him right, he will do a Stellar job for you. I ran Mom & Pop for a few Years. But you can't beat the love.

 

do you two need a room?