3 Simple Solutions for Finding Drivers to Deliver Your Freight
Finding good drivers for your freight and holding onto them these days can be tough. Drivers are always looking for better pay and better work conditions. Fortunately, there are proven effective ways to find and keep the best drivers. Here, we’re going to briefly discuss the top three, most important ways to onboard and keep the best freight drivers.
While this list does seem short, you will find that all of the most important parts of finding the best drivers fit into these three simple principles. At the end of the day, it’s all about broadening your search, offering competitive pay, and being clear about work conditions.
1. Use Load Boards
The first tip is to use the Internet to find the best drivers available. Better still, is to use load boards. Sometimes referred to as “Freight Boards,” load boards are a running list of online marketplaces. It lists truck owner-operators, freight brokers, and shippers in constantly updated displays. Drivers are encouraged to include as much information about their abilities and work history as possible. Over time, a culture of trust has developed on the site. Freight brokers, shippers, and drivers have all learned how to spot and choose the best deals for their needs. Drivers who don’t post enough information about themselves don’t get the best jobs.
Load boards are an indispensable tool for anyone in the shipping business. Using load boards is an important tool for both drivers and logistics companies and provides numerous benefits to both parties. It’s important to utilize load boards so you can find the loads and drivers that best fit your needs.
2. Offer Smarter Pay Rates
Most people in the shipping business understand that drivers are not getting paid what they deserve. Sadly, this also means that the market can be flooded with low-quality drivers at times. In a climate like this, the best move is to offer better rates of pay than your competitors and to expect more from your drivers. The best drivers maintain their equipment, adhere to best practices, and have a much higher success rate as a result. At a time when automobile accidents are at an all-time high, and road quality is at an all-time low, you can’t afford to work with second-rate drivers.
3. Don’t Sugarcoat the Details of the Job
We all know some jobs/routes are more challenging than others. That being the case, it does not help to make a job sound easier than it is. Drivers need to know what to expect and what they need to get the job done. They also need to know what amenities they can expect to find along their routes. Being upfront with them is key to earning and maintaining their loyalty.
This list is not comprehensive. But in our experience, we have found that these are the most important ways to access the highest quality freight delivery drivers available. Driving freight is a tough job, and if you follow these three steps, you’ll have the best chance of getting and keeping great drivers.
