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How can AI help fleets manage driver recruiting & retention in the next freight bull market?

Discover how AI can revolutionize driver recruiting in the trucking industry. This article explores practical AI applications—from speeding up lead engagement and streamlining qualification to improving retention—helping fleets control costs and stay competitive as the freight market recovers. Learn actionable strategies to thrive in the next freight bull market.

Nov 19, 2024

5min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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How to Automate your Driver Onboarding: From Killing Trees to an efficient driver onboarding and data collection process!

Learn from Brad Hackett, Director of Recruiting & Safety at Jett Express, how automation transformed their driver onboarding process. By digitizing applications, automating document collection, and ensuring compliance, Jett Express reduced errors, accelerated hiring, and improved the driver experience. Discover how Brad leveraged technology to streamline workflows and optimize their recruiting operations.

Nov 20, 2024

3min

Brad Hackett

Director of Recruiting & Safety @ Jett Express

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Case Study: Streamlining Driver Hiring at ABL Trucking

ABL Trucking’s HR Manager, Brandi Noyce, shares how Double Nickel transformed their driver hiring process by consolidating multiple platforms into one. This streamlined approach has saved time, improved efficiency, and enhanced the driver experience. Read more to learn how Double Nickel can help your business do the same!

Oct 14, 2024

4min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Recruiting Strategies for Success: The Power of Consistency throughout the Hiring Cycle

Building trust through consistency and transparency is key to retaining professional drivers. In this article, Laura Duryea shares valuable insights on how maintaining clear communication across all departments can foster loyalty and reduce driver turnover in the critical first 90 days.

Oct 7, 2024

4min

Laura Duryea

Advisor

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Recruiting Strategies for Success: Keeping Driver Candidates Engaged Throughout the Qualification Process

Keep your driver candidates engaged throughout the qualification process with these essential strategies. Learn how regular communication, transparent updates, and setting realistic timelines can help you maintain momentum and prevent losing top talent. Practical tips for a seamless candidate experience will ensure your recruitment process stays on track.

Sep 19, 2024

4min

Bejay Lieber

Customer

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Recruiting Strategies for Success: Maximizing Your Contact Rate

Maximize your driver recruitment success by learning key strategies for effective candidate engagement. Discover how multiple contact methods, quick follow-ups, persistent re-engagement, and flexible scheduling can help you hire top talent. Partner insights from Redbone Trucking provide actionable tips to boost your recruitment efforts in a competitive market.

Sep 3, 2024

3min

Bejay Lieber

Customer

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Cost-Effective Driver Recruitment: Best Practices to Make the Most of Your Marketing Budget

Efficiently managing marketing expenses is crucial for successful driver recruitment. Learn how to optimize your budget, track productivity, and maximize ROI with best practices gathered from industry leaders.

Aug 22, 2024

4min

Bejay Lieber

Customer

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Market Outlook: What does a rebound in the freight market mean for driver recruiting and how can carriers get ahead of it?

Trucking companies are experiencing an ease in recruiting qualified drivers. However, this temporary relief might not last long and now is the time to seek opportunities to streamline operations ahead of the market turn.

Aug 5, 2024

4min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Case Study: Redbone Trucking's Success with Double Nickel

Bejay Lieber, Director of Recruiting at Redbone Trucking, shares his experience working with Double Nickel, including the benefits in terms of efficiencies and improved conversion.

Jul 30, 2024

5min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Revolutionize Your CDL Driver Recruitment: Catch Up with Our Recent Webinar

At Double Nickel, we understand the challenges faced by trucking companies in recruiting and retaining CDL drivers. Our recent webinar, "Revolutionize Your CDL Driver Recruitment: Live Demo with Double Nickel," was designed to showcase how our innovative platform can address these challenges and streamline your recruitment process.

Jul 24, 2024

0min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Double Nickel Featured on Radio Nemo

Our CEO, Francisco Lopez, was recently featured on the Dave Nemo Show, where he shared how Double Nickel is transforming driver recruiting and compliance in the trucking industry. Tune in to hear about our innovative solutions and the impact we're making! 🚛📻

Jun 12, 2024

10min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Strategies to reduce cost to hire by reengaging prior applicants

Learn how to reduce hiring costs by effectively re-engaging prior applicants using detailed data and targeted communication strategies within your ATS.

May 21, 2024

5min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Analyzing the Low Participation in the Under-21 Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program

The FMCSA's stats on the Under-21 Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program reveal low application and acceptance rates. Despite eased driver shortages, creating opportunities for young drivers remains crucial. Let's examine the reasons behind these figures and their future implications.

Apr 30, 2024

1min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Navigating the Freight Recession and Preparing for Future Growth

Last week, Elif and I attended the TCA Annual Convention in Nashville, gaining insights on refining processes and embracing technology during the freight recession. Here are our key takeaways and a call for carriers to share their recruitment and retention strategies.

Apr 30, 2024

2min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO

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Delving Into the True Cost of Driver Turnover

Discover the hidden costs of driver turnover and learn how a comprehensive evaluation of hiring expenses can enhance the ROI of your retention strategies.

Apr 30, 2024

2min

Francisco López Roualdes

Co-founder & CEO