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Question of the Day

Are aging baby boomers (people over 50) who have been laid off or are looking for a career change good candidates to drive over-the-road?

Yes. Baby boomers tend to have the qualities the industry is looking for in drivers: well-developed judgment skills, strong work ethic and a solid sense of responsibility.

No . After spending their entire adult life working 9-to-5 in an office or factory environment, I just don't see them surviving too long being on the road on their own every day.

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In a previous newsletter, we asked readers the following question:

Do recruiters tell drivers the truth during the recruitment process?

• Yes. If you're not straightforward with drivers from the get-go, it only creates problems later on. 71 percent

• Sometimes but not always. Let's face it, there's a fuzzy gray area recruiters have to traverse in order to fill cabs. 29 percent

• No. If you're totally and brutally honest, you'll lose recruits and eventually your job. 0 percent

Note: Inside Truckingpolls are surveys of those who choose to participate and are therefore not valid statistical samples.

Is there a question regarding driver recruitment and retention you would like to ask the trucking industry? Send suggestions to: phorner@otrprotrucker.com

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