Fleet Owner Strategies: 4 Marketing Ideas for Recruiting Good Dependable Drivers
Talk to any fleet owner and ask them what their biggest challenge is, and the vast majority will reply that it's finding and keeping good dependable drivers.
That's because with unemployment at historic lows and increasing demand for freight in recent years, fleet owners are struggling to compete for drivers to keep their trucks rolling and earning money.
So, how can you gain a competitive advantage in attracting the "cream of the crop" drivers to your fleet?
Here are four ma...
Here We Go Again
They say history repeats itself. While not exactly a repeat, it's pretty darn close to it. The source may be different, but the expected outcome would be the same....
3 Must-Listen Audiobooks to Boost Your Success in Expediting
As an expedite owner-operator or fleet owner, you may not have a lot of time to read books. But you can always find time to listen to good books-while you're driving, working out, cleaning your truck, or performing other tasks-to expand your knowledge, learn new skills, and become a more profitable expediter.
So, which audiobooks can help you change the trajectory of your business and your life? Here are three to check out.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don'...
1099 CONTRACTOR IN EXPEDITING | Important Info To Know For Tax Time
When you become a driver in Expediting whether with a fleet owner or as an owner operator you are a 1099 independent contractor. It's important that you are tracking your income & expenses throughout the year so you are able to file your taxes accurately....
Just Another Day OR Above And Beyond... Yes!
Familiarity breeds contempt....
FINDING A GOOD FLEET OWNER
Finding a good fleet owner is one of the most important things when researching getting into expediting....
A Monkey Could Be Trained To Drive A Truck, It Is So Easy
"A monkey could be trained to drive a truck, it is so easy."...
WHAT EXPEDITING HAS DONE FOR US
Expediting is much more than a job to us. It is a lifestyle that we love and enjoy....
BEST CLEANER FOR THE TRUCK | Super Clean Review & GIVEAWAY (giveaway closed)
We had the opportunity to try out Super Clean cleaner & degreaser products. We are very impressed with the cleaning power & multiple things you can use these products for & are excited for two of you to win a set of these. GIVEAWAY open from January 4, 2019 to January 7, 2019 @ midnight CST. Winners will be announced on January 8, 2019. To enter you must LIKE the video & leave a comment on the video. GOOD LUCK!
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Negotiation Tips for Expediters
Accepting a load, buying a truck, working with customers-these are just a few instances where effective negotiation skills can pay dividends in your business.
But good negotiation is not about getting all you can at the expense of the other party. Instead, negotiation should be more like collaboration to arrive at an outcome that both sides can feel good about.
At least that's the perspective of successful team expediters like Bob and Linda Caffee and Jason and Heather Hutch...