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Question of the Day

Besides offering good money and miles, what is the best selling point for recruiting new drivers?

Question of the Day

Besides offering good money and miles, what is the best selling point for recruiting new drivers?

• A big, fat sign-on bonus

• Good equipment and attractive running lanes

• Lifestyle issues: Decent home time, flexible work schedule

• Financially sound, caring company to drive for/contract with

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In our last issue, we asked the following question:

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. 100 percent

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. 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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-- Theodore Roosevelt