1. Exit interviews can help, but are too late. Be concerned during employment, not after.
2. Don’t lose a driver over a few pennies it will cost a lot more to replace them
3. If you see an A grade application, give it expedited attention or your competitor will

4. Aim for a 3-4 day turnaround on good applications and make fast decisions to hire
5. If you see something small on a DAC report you don’t like – ask about it. Sometimes things are not always as they seem. Communicate with the drivers, ask and inquire

6. Trucking companies cannot operate without truck drivers

7. Keep to your home time guidelines – the family of the trucker are depending on it;

8. Truck driving in 2012 is not getting easier. Respect the profession, your drivers and employees know the difference.