Hiring drivers is one of the biggest challenges in the trucking industry. With driver shortages, high turnover rates, and strict regulatory requirements, finding reliable, skilled drivers requires a strategic and proactive approach. Instead of simply posting a job ad and hoping for the best, you’ll need to tap into multiple recruitment channels, actively promote your company’s benefits, and carefully screen candidates to ensure they meet your business’s needs.
We cover the entire hiring and screening process in detail in our book, The Ultimate Guide to Starting and Operating Your Own Trucking Company.
Once you've found, screened, interviewed, and verified the information of your driver and are ready to hire, it is time sign the agreements to make the relationship official and protect both yours and the drivers interest. If you are a new business owner hiring for the first time of new to the industry, you likely have never drafted an employment or contractor agreement before. Don't worry! We've got you covered. Below is a download link to access a downloadable contractor agreement template.
Disclaimer: This post nor the provided template constitutes any legal advice. Here, we are simply sharing knowledge and tools that have worked for us. However, your situation may differ and required a more tailored approach that an attorney can help with developing.
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