Hiring or Recruiting?
Are you hiring or recruiting? What is your driver retention rate? Are your drivers your most important asset, and do they know that you feel that way? Do you have an incentive program for your drivers?
These are questions that you need to ask. The most successful fleets, from the perspectives of safety, profitability and productivity, are those that place their drivers on a pedestal. We aim to position you as a leader rather than an “employer of last resort”.
Driver Recruitment and Assessment
We consult with clients through all stages of the driver selection process, whether company driver or lease operator, conducting a skill-set assessment in comparison with client needs and projected job tasks; completing thorough reference checks, assessing driver abstract and incident histories, and conducting an on-road evaluation. We then assist with enhanced safety and skill training of the applicant.
Driver File Maintenance
To support compliance with regulatory requirements, we assist clients with the setup and maintenance of driver files. We monitor and maintain master driver databases for our clients and supply monthly advance notification of expiration of key driver information, such as driver licenses and TDG/WHMIS certificates.
Hiring a commercial vehicle driver is a million dollar decision. The effort fleet managers and human resources staff invest in the process will pay significant dividends and send a clear message to the applicant and current drivers relating to the organization’s perception of the importance of the driver role to overall company success.
