Hire Truckers Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hiretruckers Explore the world of driver recruiting with the Hire Truckers Podcast! Join us as we talk to recruiting experts, offering industry insights, marketing trends, and motivation to enhance your recruiting skills. Whether you're a seasoned recruiter or just starting, our podcast is here to help you level up your game in the trucking industry. HireTruckers.com 08b36c77-9c96-584b-bf91-dbd2ca0a113d no en Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:29:24 -0700 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:30:23 -0700 http://hiretruckers.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/S6Wyx_LVyEnm-9wOL8MYSdy5BrW9qgL8hkDFsUtDG-s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4NjE4LzE3MDU0/MzcwNTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Hire Truckers Podcast http://hiretruckers.com episodic Aaron Craddock Explore the world of driver recruiting with the Hire Truckers Podcast! Join us as we talk to recruiting experts, offering industry insights, marketing trends, and motivation to enhance your recruiting skills. Whether you're a seasoned recruiter or just starting, our podcast is here to help you level up your game in the trucking industry. Explore the world of driver recruiting with the Hire Truckers Podcast. driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers Aaron Craddock No No What a 260-Mile Race Teaches About Success 67 67 What a 260-Mile Race Teaches About Success full 191ebedb-cec1-4c63-82e7-40326dd2bdb0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32455949
Join Aaron Craddock and Michael Lombard as they discuss the mindset required to overcome adversity, the lessons learned from completing the grueling Texas Water Safari, and why pushing through discomfort is essential for personal growth, leadership, and success in the trucking industry.


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Join Aaron Craddock and Michael Lombard as they discuss the mindset required to overcome adversity, the lessons learned from completing the grueling Texas Water Safari, and why pushing through discomfort is essential for personal growth, leadership, and success in the trucking industry.


Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlombard1/


Truck Parking Club Website: https://truckparkingclub.com/

Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/

Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com

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Join Aaron Craddock and Michael Lombard as they discuss the mindset required to overcome adversity, the lessons learned from completing the grueling Texas Water Safari, and why pushing through discomfort is essential for personal growth, leadership, and success in the trucking industry.


Follow Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlombard1/


Truck Parking Club Website: https://truckparkingclub.com/

Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/

Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No The Right Way to Introduce AI Into Trucking 66 66 The Right Way to Introduce AI Into Trucking full e31e7b52-bd75-49ed-8db9-bb1cf3b4e35b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba28792
Join Aaron Craddock and Christy Choice as they discuss how AI is transforming trucking recruitment, why recruiters aren't going away, and how fleets can use automation to improve efficiency while keeping people at the center of the hiring process. They also explore practical strategies for AI adoption, process improvement, and preparing recruiting teams for the future.

Follow Christy Choice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-choice-cds-ctp-ab608249/

Carrier Code Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarrierCodePodcast

Tentstreet Website: https://www.tenstreet.com/

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Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/


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Join Aaron Craddock and Christy Choice as they discuss how AI is transforming trucking recruitment, why recruiters aren't going away, and how fleets can use automation to improve efficiency while keeping people at the center of the hiring process. They also explore practical strategies for AI adoption, process improvement, and preparing recruiting teams for the future.

Follow Christy Choice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-choice-cds-ctp-ab608249/

Carrier Code Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarrierCodePodcast

Tentstreet Website: https://www.tenstreet.com/

Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/

Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/


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Join Aaron Craddock and Christy Choice as they discuss how AI is transforming trucking recruitment, why recruiters aren't going away, and how fleets can use automation to improve efficiency while keeping people at the center of the hiring process. They also explore practical strategies for AI adoption, process improvement, and preparing recruiting teams for the future.

Follow Christy Choice on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-choice-cds-ctp-ab608249/

Carrier Code Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarrierCodePodcast

Tentstreet Website: https://www.tenstreet.com/

Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/

Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/


]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No How the Trucking Industry Can Win the Next Generation 65 65 How the Trucking Industry Can Win the Next Generation full 3aa6848f-ad67-40e0-8112-1319321ea421 https://share.transistor.fm/s/107e8e1d Join Aaron Craddock and Lindsey Trent as they discuss how the trucking industry can build a stronger workforce by investing in the next generation. From Gen Z recruiting strategies to career pathways, education partnerships, and employer branding, this episode explores what it will take to secure the future of trucking.


Follow Lindsey Trent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseytrent/


Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/


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Sign Up for the NextGen Newsletter: https://nextgentrucking.org/resources/newsletter/


Visit Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/


]]> Join Aaron Craddock and Lindsey Trent as they discuss how the trucking industry can build a stronger workforce by investing in the next generation. From Gen Z recruiting strategies to career pathways, education partnerships, and employer branding, this episode explores what it will take to secure the future of trucking.


Follow Lindsey Trent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseytrent/


Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/


Visit NextGen Trucking Association: https://nextgentrucking.org

Sign Up for the NextGen Newsletter: https://nextgentrucking.org/resources/newsletter/


Visit Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/


]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2498 Join Aaron Craddock and Lindsey Trent as they discuss how the trucking industry can build a stronger workforce by investing in the next generation. From Gen Z recruiting strategies to career pathways, education partnerships, and employer branding, this episode explores what it will take to secure the future of trucking.


Follow Lindsey Trent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseytrent/


Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/


Visit NextGen Trucking Association: https://nextgentrucking.org

Sign Up for the NextGen Newsletter: https://nextgentrucking.org/resources/newsletter/


Visit Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/


]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No The Secret to Recruiting and Retaining Great Drivers 64 64 The Secret to Recruiting and Retaining Great Drivers full 0090d65b-9cd5-4aa2-9b8e-1e12c818022b https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e082772 Join Aaron Craddock and Rebecca Anderson as they discuss what today's drivers are really looking for, why trust and authenticity matter more than lead volume, and how building a driver-first culture leads to stronger recruiting, retention, and long-term success in trucking. 

Follow Rebecca Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonrl/


Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/


Visit the Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/

]]> Join Aaron Craddock and Rebecca Anderson as they discuss what today's drivers are really looking for, why trust and authenticity matter more than lead volume, and how building a driver-first culture leads to stronger recruiting, retention, and long-term success in trucking. 

Follow Rebecca Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonrl/


Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/


Visit the Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1826 Join Aaron Craddock and Rebecca Anderson as they discuss what today's drivers are really looking for, why trust and authenticity matter more than lead volume, and how building a driver-first culture leads to stronger recruiting, retention, and long-term success in trucking. 

Follow Rebecca Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonrl/


Follow Aaron Craddock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-craddock/


Visit the Hire Truckers Website: https://hiretruckers.com/

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No How Technology Is Reshaping the Trucking Industry 63 63 How Technology Is Reshaping the Trucking Industry full 113cfb32-52ae-42d5-a5f0-c364bbb13535 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44e0da62 Join Aaron Craddock and Willie Nelson as they explore the future of trucking through the lens of AI, autonomy, workforce challenges, and industry leadership. From Texas transportation trends to emerging technologies and talent development, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed.

]]> Join Aaron Craddock and Willie Nelson as they explore the future of trucking through the lens of AI, autonomy, workforce challenges, and industry leadership. From Texas transportation trends to emerging technologies and talent development, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:39:47 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2539 Join Aaron Craddock and Willie Nelson as they explore the future of trucking through the lens of AI, autonomy, workforce challenges, and industry leadership. From Texas transportation trends to emerging technologies and talent development, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No AI, Recruiting & The Future of Trucking Talent 62 62 AI, Recruiting & The Future of Trucking Talent full 8f682ac3-9ab4-4a6e-a1c1-8b8b69dc2733 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f80bd3e Join Aaron Craddock and Kameel E. Gaines as they discuss the reality behind the truck driver shortage, the power of storytelling in recruiting, and how AI is reshaping hiring, retention, and fleet operations in the trucking industry.

]]> Join Aaron Craddock and Kameel E. Gaines as they discuss the reality behind the truck driver shortage, the power of storytelling in recruiting, and how AI is reshaping hiring, retention, and fleet operations in the trucking industry.

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:21:14 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2574 Join Aaron Craddock and Kameel E. Gaines as they discuss the reality behind the truck driver shortage, the power of storytelling in recruiting, and how AI is reshaping hiring, retention, and fleet operations in the trucking industry.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No The Super-Cycle 61 61 The Super-Cycle full d1797e1f-ff7d-4d52-8a26-abc09713261e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa96f4c7 Join Aaron Craddock and Ginger Craddock as they discuss data center buildouts, AI, and transportation market dynamics. 

]]> Join Aaron Craddock and Ginger Craddock as they discuss data center buildouts, AI, and transportation market dynamics. 

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2197 Join Aaron Craddock and Ginger Craddock as they discuss data center buildouts, AI, and transportation market dynamics. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Safer Roads & Better Culture. The Power of the PSP 60 60 Safer Roads & Better Culture. The Power of the PSP full 1e91d5da-d0b5-4b23-ad10-15c7e8f0fa45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25825696 The PSP (Pre-employment Screening Program) is a powerful tool that can decrease fleet liability, increase safety on our roadways but, also, gives the fleet the opportunity to talk about and set expectations for safety culture before bringing a driver in the door. Zaheer brings incredible knowledge about improvements based on industry feedback and recommendations for utilization.

]]> The PSP (Pre-employment Screening Program) is a powerful tool that can decrease fleet liability, increase safety on our roadways but, also, gives the fleet the opportunity to talk about and set expectations for safety culture before bringing a driver in the door. Zaheer brings incredible knowledge about improvements based on industry feedback and recommendations for utilization.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2288 The PSP (Pre-employment Screening Program) is a powerful tool that can decrease fleet liability, increase safety on our roadways but, also, gives the fleet the opportunity to talk about and set expectations for safety culture before bringing a driver in the door. Zaheer brings incredible knowledge about improvements based on industry feedback and recommendations for utilization.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Is Freight Back? 59 59 Is Freight Back? full 01f7e1f5-450b-4ecb-a927-b056f874726e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5341403f We are hearing quick shifts in the industry from freight rates, tender rejects to fleet feedback. What are you seeing? Join the conversation today. 

]]> We are hearing quick shifts in the industry from freight rates, tender rejects to fleet feedback. What are you seeing? Join the conversation today. 

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 923 We are hearing quick shifts in the industry from freight rates, tender rejects to fleet feedback. What are you seeing? Join the conversation today. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Leadership & Capacity 58 58 Leadership & Capacity full c9e1198e-ee8c-4040-885e-f785093ab153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a08d2539 Join Aaron Craddock as he shares insight on leadership, follow through and capacity. 

]]> Join Aaron Craddock as he shares insight on leadership, follow through and capacity. 

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 933 Join Aaron Craddock as he shares insight on leadership, follow through and capacity. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Why Driver Pipelines Strain and How Preparation, Fit, and Alignment Create Durability 57 57 Why Driver Pipelines Strain and How Preparation, Fit, and Alignment Create Durability full a65c450a-9f76-46d2-81e0-74bb4b70b974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c77a259 Join Amanda Worthen and Ginger W. Craddock as they talk about setting up fleet process in recruiting with communication and alignment top of mind.

]]> Join Amanda Worthen and Ginger W. Craddock as they talk about setting up fleet process in recruiting with communication and alignment top of mind.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Ginger Craddock Ginger Craddock 1931 Join Amanda Worthen and Ginger W. Craddock as they talk about setting up fleet process in recruiting with communication and alignment top of mind.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Vision Becoming Reality 56 56 Vision Becoming Reality full 46d8734f-876e-4198-8936-80c50d27ec10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d62f7774 Tune in with Aaron Craddock has he discusses vision and goal setting the past few years and watching vision come to life in 2026 with the HireTruckers by Trucking Clicks team in Austin this year.

]]> Tune in with Aaron Craddock has he discusses vision and goal setting the past few years and watching vision come to life in 2026 with the HireTruckers by Trucking Clicks team in Austin this year.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1454 Tune in with Aaron Craddock has he discusses vision and goal setting the past few years and watching vision come to life in 2026 with the HireTruckers by Trucking Clicks team in Austin this year.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Smarter Tech, Stronger Self 55 55 Smarter Tech, Stronger Self full d3b7acf6-9a40-4f4b-8d2a-6d43e0d03468 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49d3692f Join Brad Hackett and Aaron Craddock as they talk about the implications and opportunity around AI in Truck Driver Recruiting, as well as gratitude and their personal growth journeys. 

]]> Join Brad Hackett and Aaron Craddock as they talk about the implications and opportunity around AI in Truck Driver Recruiting, as well as gratitude and their personal growth journeys. 

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2520 Join Brad Hackett and Aaron Craddock as they talk about the implications and opportunity around AI in Truck Driver Recruiting, as well as gratitude and their personal growth journeys. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Maximize Your Fleet’s Potential Through Talent Alignment 54 54 Maximize Your Fleet’s Potential Through Talent Alignment full b459c219-9ded-48f2-84a8-ee734b9a10da https://share.transistor.fm/s/80cb58e0 Do you have a retention issue or an alignment issue? Fleets that treat the symptoms without identifying the root cause often feel like they are pouring water into a bucket with holes. In this special episode, Ginger Craddock, a Kobe Certified Consultant breaks down some core principles that often end up being the root cause to fleet turnover. You don't miss it!

]]> Do you have a retention issue or an alignment issue? Fleets that treat the symptoms without identifying the root cause often feel like they are pouring water into a bucket with holes. In this special episode, Ginger Craddock, a Kobe Certified Consultant breaks down some core principles that often end up being the root cause to fleet turnover. You don't miss it!

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1541 Do you have a retention issue or an alignment issue? Fleets that treat the symptoms without identifying the root cause often feel like they are pouring water into a bucket with holes. In this special episode, Ginger Craddock, a Kobe Certified Consultant breaks down some core principles that often end up being the root cause to fleet turnover. You don't miss it!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Building and Growing 53 53 Building and Growing full 0cfae909-a7a5-42c3-9a6c-652ab11ee61b https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a81990c Join Aaron and Ginger Craddock as they discuss personal growth, business growth and the origins of the Trucking Clicks and Hire Truckers Brands.

]]> Join Aaron and Ginger Craddock as they discuss personal growth, business growth and the origins of the Trucking Clicks and Hire Truckers Brands.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2316 Join Aaron and Ginger Craddock as they discuss personal growth, business growth and the origins of the Trucking Clicks and Hire Truckers Brands.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No The Go Giver 52 52 The Go Giver full 294e7304-5754-4ff4-a115-73dc451b1f52 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6314fbff Join us for a very SPECIAL Ep. 52 with award winning author, Bob Burg. The Go Giver has been a powerful part of our history at Trucking Clicks and it's an honor to have Bob join us to celebrate two full years of the Hire Truckers Podcast! 

]]> Join us for a very SPECIAL Ep. 52 with award winning author, Bob Burg. The Go Giver has been a powerful part of our history at Trucking Clicks and it's an honor to have Bob join us to celebrate two full years of the Hire Truckers Podcast! 

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1802 Join us for a very SPECIAL Ep. 52 with award winning author, Bob Burg. The Go Giver has been a powerful part of our history at Trucking Clicks and it's an honor to have Bob join us to celebrate two full years of the Hire Truckers Podcast! 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No The Best of 2025 51 51 The Best of 2025 full 09a573ef-dda9-4f71-893a-fa36a549cef8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/08532a24 Tune in as we wrap up 2025 with a lookback at the best advice from 2026 in truck driver recruiting!

]]> Tune in as we wrap up 2025 with a lookback at the best advice from 2026 in truck driver recruiting!

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1056 Tune in as we wrap up 2025 with a lookback at the best advice from 2026 in truck driver recruiting!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Own with Intention 50 50 Own with Intention full d986af71-7810-455c-aaf4-873f1011ca27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccac711d Aaron and Lauren Craddock share how minimalism has given them back the physical and mental space needed to grow businesses and their young children with intention.

]]> Aaron and Lauren Craddock share how minimalism has given them back the physical and mental space needed to grow businesses and their young children with intention.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1770 Aaron and Lauren Craddock share how minimalism has given them back the physical and mental space needed to grow businesses and their young children with intention.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No From Volume to Value: Smarter Driver Recruiting and the Power of Vision 49 49 From Volume to Value: Smarter Driver Recruiting and the Power of Vision full cfca4596-e130-4b44-8c05-d183f4349432 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99cc4165 Join Aaron Craddock as he recaps the Trucking Clicks and Hire Trucker company origin and shares powerful tips on how to recruit truck drivers. 

]]> Join Aaron Craddock as he recaps the Trucking Clicks and Hire Trucker company origin and shares powerful tips on how to recruit truck drivers. 

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1961 Join Aaron Craddock as he recaps the Trucking Clicks and Hire Trucker company origin and shares powerful tips on how to recruit truck drivers. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Tariffs and Trucks, How Trade Policy Impacts Every Mile 48 48 Tariffs and Trucks, How Trade Policy Impacts Every Mile full 44944009-20d2-471b-be9b-d678f4d32b4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/953ea01e Every mile of freight — from a port to a warehouse to a neighborhood store — is connected by a chain. And when that chain gets pulled by trade policy, every link feels the strain.

Tariffs. They sound like something that happens in Washington. But for truckers, retailers, ranchers, and consumers — tariffs show up in prices, in paychecks, and in the cost of keeping America moving. 

Join Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy National Retail Federation and Ginger Craddock to discuss the impact of current trade policy on the trucking industry. 

]]> Every mile of freight — from a port to a warehouse to a neighborhood store — is connected by a chain. And when that chain gets pulled by trade policy, every link feels the strain.

Tariffs. They sound like something that happens in Washington. But for truckers, retailers, ranchers, and consumers — tariffs show up in prices, in paychecks, and in the cost of keeping America moving. 

Join Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy National Retail Federation and Ginger Craddock to discuss the impact of current trade policy on the trucking industry. 

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2855 Every mile of freight — from a port to a warehouse to a neighborhood store — is connected by a chain. And when that chain gets pulled by trade policy, every link feels the strain.

Tariffs. They sound like something that happens in Washington. But for truckers, retailers, ranchers, and consumers — tariffs show up in prices, in paychecks, and in the cost of keeping America moving. 

Join Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy National Retail Federation and Ginger Craddock to discuss the impact of current trade policy on the trucking industry. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No How 2.3 Million Truckers Became Everyday Heroes 47 47 How 2.3 Million Truckers Became Everyday Heroes full c7327610-c560-4817-a21e-791de32d46fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1fe72da Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impact. Truckers against Trafficking is working with over 2.3 million truck drivers to save people from human trafficking.

]]> Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impact. Truckers against Trafficking is working with over 2.3 million truck drivers to save people from human trafficking.

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2013 Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impact. Truckers against Trafficking is working with over 2.3 million truck drivers to save people from human trafficking.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Levelling Up Safety & Compliance 46 46 Levelling Up Safety & Compliance full cb8c5280-e786-4ad7-a8e5-007424dfd887 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1db47030 Join Brian Runnels from TVC Pro-driver to learn about his transition from behind the wheel and his career long commitment to Safety and Compliance.

]]> Join Brian Runnels from TVC Pro-driver to learn about his transition from behind the wheel and his career long commitment to Safety and Compliance.

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2032 Join Brian Runnels from TVC Pro-driver to learn about his transition from behind the wheel and his career long commitment to Safety and Compliance.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No From Dispatcher to Disruptor: Ellen Voie’s Mission to Move the Trucking Industry Forward 45 45 From Dispatcher to Disruptor: Ellen Voie’s Mission to Move the Trucking Industry Forward full e3ea1218-15b2-4f79-8517-a64853c7d9ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8896dfc Ellen covers her journey in and around the Trucking Industry and how it's formed her leadership style and led her to author several books!

]]> Ellen covers her journey in and around the Trucking Industry and how it's formed her leadership style and led her to author several books!

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2905 Ellen covers her journey in and around the Trucking Industry and how it's formed her leadership style and led her to author several books!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No What Radical Honesty Costs and Why It Matters 44 44 What Radical Honesty Costs and Why It Matters full 677eeabc-b468-4f42-88fc-422c5d83bfdd https://share.transistor.fm/s/5eeb8953 From processing the tragic death of Charlie Kirk to lessons learned in business, faith, and family, Aaron explores why telling the truth matters even when it costs you.  In this special episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares a deeply personal reflection on the power and the price of radical honesty. Aaron shares some of his personal story and values around his faith in Jesus, and biblical worldview of family to create human flourishing.


He discusses how radical honesty shapes recruiting, leadership, and unity in the trucking industry, and why embracing both truth and love is essential for real progress. This episode is packed with stories from his own journey, including time studying Buddhism in Thailand, considering seminary, and building businesses rooted in boldness and truth. Aaron invites listeners to examine their own leadership and lives.

Takeaways:

  • The role of honesty in building stronger fleets and recruiting strategies
  • Why truth matters
  • How bold leadership impacts business, family, and faith
  • Practical ways to lead with integrity in the trucking industry

Whether you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or leader in any space, this episode challenges you to stand for truth, even when it costs you.

]]> From processing the tragic death of Charlie Kirk to lessons learned in business, faith, and family, Aaron explores why telling the truth matters even when it costs you.  In this special episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares a deeply personal reflection on the power and the price of radical honesty. Aaron shares some of his personal story and values around his faith in Jesus, and biblical worldview of family to create human flourishing.


He discusses how radical honesty shapes recruiting, leadership, and unity in the trucking industry, and why embracing both truth and love is essential for real progress. This episode is packed with stories from his own journey, including time studying Buddhism in Thailand, considering seminary, and building businesses rooted in boldness and truth. Aaron invites listeners to examine their own leadership and lives.

Takeaways:

  • The role of honesty in building stronger fleets and recruiting strategies
  • Why truth matters
  • How bold leadership impacts business, family, and faith
  • Practical ways to lead with integrity in the trucking industry

Whether you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or leader in any space, this episode challenges you to stand for truth, even when it costs you.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 916 From processing the tragic death of Charlie Kirk to lessons learned in business, faith, and family, Aaron explores why telling the truth matters even when it costs you.  In this special episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares a deeply personal reflection on the power and the price of radical honesty. Aaron shares some of his personal story and values around his faith in Jesus, and biblical worldview of family to create human flourishing.


He discusses how radical honesty shapes recruiting, leadership, and unity in the trucking industry, and why embracing both truth and love is essential for real progress. This episode is packed with stories from his own journey, including time studying Buddhism in Thailand, considering seminary, and building businesses rooted in boldness and truth. Aaron invites listeners to examine their own leadership and lives.

Takeaways:

  • The role of honesty in building stronger fleets and recruiting strategies
  • Why truth matters
  • How bold leadership impacts business, family, and faith
  • Practical ways to lead with integrity in the trucking industry

Whether you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or leader in any space, this episode challenges you to stand for truth, even when it costs you.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Handle Layoffs with Maturity, Not Mayhem 43 43 Handle Layoffs with Maturity, Not Mayhem full 576332cc-8502-434c-8816-fb5a03aae8a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5f40d5e What happens when the career you’ve poured yourself into suddenly shifts, or even disappears? On this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, host Ginger Craddock sits down with Elisha Grayson to talk about navigating unexpected job transitions in the trucking and driver recruiting industry.

Elisha shares her real experience of being laid off, the emotions that followed, and how she turned a season of uncertainty into growth, resilience, and opportunity. Together, Ginger and Elisha explore:

  • How to process layoffs and career pivots with professionalism
  • Why maturity and emotional resilience matter more than perfection
  • How to control your narrative on LinkedIn and in your network
  • The risks and opportunities for recruiters in today’s trucking industry
  • The future of recruiting: AI and automation paired with human connection

If you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or trucking leader, this conversation offers encouragement and practical strategies to face change with courage and wisdom.

📌 Learn more at HireTruckers.com
 📌 Powered by TruckingClicks.com

]]> What happens when the career you’ve poured yourself into suddenly shifts, or even disappears? On this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, host Ginger Craddock sits down with Elisha Grayson to talk about navigating unexpected job transitions in the trucking and driver recruiting industry.

Elisha shares her real experience of being laid off, the emotions that followed, and how she turned a season of uncertainty into growth, resilience, and opportunity. Together, Ginger and Elisha explore:

  • How to process layoffs and career pivots with professionalism
  • Why maturity and emotional resilience matter more than perfection
  • How to control your narrative on LinkedIn and in your network
  • The risks and opportunities for recruiters in today’s trucking industry
  • The future of recruiting: AI and automation paired with human connection

If you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or trucking leader, this conversation offers encouragement and practical strategies to face change with courage and wisdom.

📌 Learn more at HireTruckers.com
 📌 Powered by TruckingClicks.com

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1855 What happens when the career you’ve poured yourself into suddenly shifts, or even disappears? On this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, host Ginger Craddock sits down with Elisha Grayson to talk about navigating unexpected job transitions in the trucking and driver recruiting industry.

Elisha shares her real experience of being laid off, the emotions that followed, and how she turned a season of uncertainty into growth, resilience, and opportunity. Together, Ginger and Elisha explore:

  • How to process layoffs and career pivots with professionalism
  • Why maturity and emotional resilience matter more than perfection
  • How to control your narrative on LinkedIn and in your network
  • The risks and opportunities for recruiters in today’s trucking industry
  • The future of recruiting: AI and automation paired with human connection

If you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or trucking leader, this conversation offers encouragement and practical strategies to face change with courage and wisdom.

📌 Learn more at HireTruckers.com
 📌 Powered by TruckingClicks.com

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Work Life Balance in Trucking 42 42 Work Life Balance in Trucking full e1a70d59-e0a7-45ff-a382-72e7e4f94acc https://share.transistor.fm/s/150a95a5 Aaron Craddock tackles the elusive Work / Life Balance issue head on in this episode as he shares about a recent trip his young family prioritized this summer. 

]]> Aaron Craddock tackles the elusive Work / Life Balance issue head on in this episode as he shares about a recent trip his young family prioritized this summer. 

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 816 Aaron Craddock tackles the elusive Work / Life Balance issue head on in this episode as he shares about a recent trip his young family prioritized this summer. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Supporting Our Drivers 41 41 Supporting Our Drivers full efd16247-b5aa-459b-9acc-331a62f55bb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0a9aa56 Join Ginger Craddock and Hailey Betham from TCA to discuss upcoming legislation and the priority of the TSA in providing voice to our Truck Drivers needs. 

]]> Join Ginger Craddock and Hailey Betham from TCA to discuss upcoming legislation and the priority of the TSA in providing voice to our Truck Drivers needs. 

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2446 Join Ginger Craddock and Hailey Betham from TCA to discuss upcoming legislation and the priority of the TSA in providing voice to our Truck Drivers needs. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No From Crisis to Connection 40 40 From Crisis to Connection full 2208c997-7ba3-43e8-8329-dce4c762d25e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5db6366 Discover how Alexandra, a Client Success Manager and communication expert, turned her battle with brain cancer into a source of strength that drives her passion for helping trucking companies hire smarter. In this powerful episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, we explore resilience, motherhood, and what it takes to succeed in driver recruitment.

]]> Discover how Alexandra, a Client Success Manager and communication expert, turned her battle with brain cancer into a source of strength that drives her passion for helping trucking companies hire smarter. In this powerful episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, we explore resilience, motherhood, and what it takes to succeed in driver recruitment.

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2676 Discover how Alexandra, a Client Success Manager and communication expert, turned her battle with brain cancer into a source of strength that drives her passion for helping trucking companies hire smarter. In this powerful episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, we explore resilience, motherhood, and what it takes to succeed in driver recruitment.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No AI, The Future of Trucking 39 39 AI, The Future of Trucking full a2684505-d02c-484f-9272-68eba7673437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ece9f763 AI is taking the Trucking Industry by storm. Are you on the forefront of innovation? Aaron Craddock walks you through practical ways to learn and test AI.

]]> AI is taking the Trucking Industry by storm. Are you on the forefront of innovation? Aaron Craddock walks you through practical ways to learn and test AI.

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1247 AI is taking the Trucking Industry by storm. Are you on the forefront of innovation? Aaron Craddock walks you through practical ways to learn and test AI.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Why Drivers Leave, and How to Fix It 38 38 Why Drivers Leave, and How to Fix It full 4620fcfc-510e-4e39-b6bb-9649035851a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a30a837a Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager at Nussbaum, shares how servant leadership, radical honesty, and a growth mindset shape his approach to recruiting and family life. From adopting three kids to building a fleet culture drivers stay for, Caleb brings practical wisdom and real-world perspective.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why drivers really leave (and how to fix it)
  • How to build a team-first, people-driven culture
  • Recruiting with radical honesty, not empty promises
  • The connection between leadership at home and at work

This episode blends heart and hard-earned insight for recruiters, fleet leaders, and anyone building something that lasts.

Learn more at nussbaum.com
Connect with Caleb Gee on LinkedIn
Need better recruiting results? Visit truckingclicks.com

]]> Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager at Nussbaum, shares how servant leadership, radical honesty, and a growth mindset shape his approach to recruiting and family life. From adopting three kids to building a fleet culture drivers stay for, Caleb brings practical wisdom and real-world perspective.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why drivers really leave (and how to fix it)
  • How to build a team-first, people-driven culture
  • Recruiting with radical honesty, not empty promises
  • The connection between leadership at home and at work

This episode blends heart and hard-earned insight for recruiters, fleet leaders, and anyone building something that lasts.

Learn more at nussbaum.com
Connect with Caleb Gee on LinkedIn
Need better recruiting results? Visit truckingclicks.com

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2187 Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager at Nussbaum, shares how servant leadership, radical honesty, and a growth mindset shape his approach to recruiting and family life. From adopting three kids to building a fleet culture drivers stay for, Caleb brings practical wisdom and real-world perspective.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why drivers really leave (and how to fix it)
  • How to build a team-first, people-driven culture
  • Recruiting with radical honesty, not empty promises
  • The connection between leadership at home and at work

This episode blends heart and hard-earned insight for recruiters, fleet leaders, and anyone building something that lasts.

Learn more at nussbaum.com
Connect with Caleb Gee on LinkedIn
Need better recruiting results? Visit truckingclicks.com

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No How Rikki Becker Fell Into Trucking and Driver Recruiting 37 37 How Rikki Becker Fell Into Trucking and Driver Recruiting full 493c2e12-53b2-4691-8362-63f47158d86b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac141f6b In this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Ginger Craddock interviews Rikki Becker, Director of Contract Services at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight. 

Rikki shares how she went from selling cosmetics at Macy’s to becoming a key leader in driver recruiting and retention.

She opens up about how empathy, timing, and honest communication have helped her retain high-performing drivers—and why recognizing drivers in meaningful ways matters now more than ever.

You’ll learn:

  • Why empathy builds trust in recruiting
  • How to identify the right-fit drivers
  • Creative retention strategies that actually work
  • What makes Admiral Merchants different
  • How to support Owner Operators as business partners

Whether you’re a recruiting director, fleet executive, or industry pro looking to scale, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiring takeaways.

📌 Learn more at: https://www.hiretruckers.com
📞 Sponsored by: https://www.truckingclicks.com – Need more qualified leads or better recruiting strategy? Reach out today.

#DriverRecruiting #TruckingRetention #HireTruckersPodcast

]]> In this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Ginger Craddock interviews Rikki Becker, Director of Contract Services at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight. 

Rikki shares how she went from selling cosmetics at Macy’s to becoming a key leader in driver recruiting and retention.

She opens up about how empathy, timing, and honest communication have helped her retain high-performing drivers—and why recognizing drivers in meaningful ways matters now more than ever.

You’ll learn:

  • Why empathy builds trust in recruiting
  • How to identify the right-fit drivers
  • Creative retention strategies that actually work
  • What makes Admiral Merchants different
  • How to support Owner Operators as business partners

Whether you’re a recruiting director, fleet executive, or industry pro looking to scale, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiring takeaways.

📌 Learn more at: https://www.hiretruckers.com
📞 Sponsored by: https://www.truckingclicks.com – Need more qualified leads or better recruiting strategy? Reach out today.

#DriverRecruiting #TruckingRetention #HireTruckersPodcast

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1965 In this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Ginger Craddock interviews Rikki Becker, Director of Contract Services at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight. 

Rikki shares how she went from selling cosmetics at Macy’s to becoming a key leader in driver recruiting and retention.

She opens up about how empathy, timing, and honest communication have helped her retain high-performing drivers—and why recognizing drivers in meaningful ways matters now more than ever.

You’ll learn:

  • Why empathy builds trust in recruiting
  • How to identify the right-fit drivers
  • Creative retention strategies that actually work
  • What makes Admiral Merchants different
  • How to support Owner Operators as business partners

Whether you’re a recruiting director, fleet executive, or industry pro looking to scale, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiring takeaways.

📌 Learn more at: https://www.hiretruckers.com
📞 Sponsored by: https://www.truckingclicks.com – Need more qualified leads or better recruiting strategy? Reach out today.

#DriverRecruiting #TruckingRetention #HireTruckersPodcast

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Stay Curious or Get Left Behind 36 36 Stay Curious or Get Left Behind full b212ef4e-50a1-4346-aa4e-653b8b9d479f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ba55025 Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry.  
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Stay on top of the trends by staying curious.  Experiment and implement AI solutions in your industry.  Be irreplaceable talent at your company.

]]> Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry.  
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Stay on top of the trends by staying curious.  Experiment and implement AI solutions in your industry.  Be irreplaceable talent at your company.

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2108 Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry.  
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Stay on top of the trends by staying curious.  Experiment and implement AI solutions in your industry.  Be irreplaceable talent at your company.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Building Healthy Teams 35 35 Building Healthy Teams full 9b5e6f61-6407-47d7-9393-2c9a7eb5526a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a6dbbb0 Join Ginger Craddock and Emily Walton as they discuss tactics for building teams by developing self awareness and focusing on personal growth. 

]]> Join Ginger Craddock and Emily Walton as they discuss tactics for building teams by developing self awareness and focusing on personal growth. 

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2668 Join Ginger Craddock and Emily Walton as they discuss tactics for building teams by developing self awareness and focusing on personal growth. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Keep Dreaming, Keep Moving, and Don't Stop 34 34 Keep Dreaming, Keep Moving, and Don't Stop full 8fbaf871-abd4-4f8b-840f-037fc8dd3036 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c6c4a75 For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares his vision for the industry!
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Welcome to episode 34 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Aaron Craddock, founder of HireTruckers.com, dives into different topics around mindset, and maintaining a positive outlook and team momentum in challenging times.

]]> For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares his vision for the industry!
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Welcome to episode 34 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Aaron Craddock, founder of HireTruckers.com, dives into different topics around mindset, and maintaining a positive outlook and team momentum in challenging times.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1281 For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares his vision for the industry!
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Welcome to episode 34 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Aaron Craddock, founder of HireTruckers.com, dives into different topics around mindset, and maintaining a positive outlook and team momentum in challenging times.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Building Impactful Relationships 33 33 Building Impactful Relationships full 5626148a-3ff2-459c-92af-9ea9c512771d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8236249 Join Willie Nelson to learn about the benefits of joining the Texas Trucking Association and hear relationship building tips from the Professional Friend Maker, himself! 

]]> Join Willie Nelson to learn about the benefits of joining the Texas Trucking Association and hear relationship building tips from the Professional Friend Maker, himself! 

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1722 Join Willie Nelson to learn about the benefits of joining the Texas Trucking Association and hear relationship building tips from the Professional Friend Maker, himself! 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Fostering Community through Social Media 32 32 Fostering Community through Social Media full f630f62d-cc08-4540-83dc-db72c4cdb094 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13bb71f4 Join Melanie Moore as she shares the Social Media Tips & Strategies that help her foster genuine community online!

]]> Join Melanie Moore as she shares the Social Media Tips & Strategies that help her foster genuine community online!

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2190 Join Melanie Moore as she shares the Social Media Tips & Strategies that help her foster genuine community online!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Holistic Health for Truck Drivers 31 31 Holistic Health for Truck Drivers full 5b2b0a61-175b-4e12-8afb-f15985f409d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db80d572 Jason Douglass has used his personal journey towards mental health to create a holistic health package at James H Clark and Son, inc. that includes mental health services to help drivers through the challenges of life and life on the road. Join Aaron and Jason as they discuss the positive impact of therapy and treatment on their individual lives. 

]]> Jason Douglass has used his personal journey towards mental health to create a holistic health package at James H Clark and Son, inc. that includes mental health services to help drivers through the challenges of life and life on the road. Join Aaron and Jason as they discuss the positive impact of therapy and treatment on their individual lives. 

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1936 Jason Douglass has used his personal journey towards mental health to create a holistic health package at James H Clark and Son, inc. that includes mental health services to help drivers through the challenges of life and life on the road. Join Aaron and Jason as they discuss the positive impact of therapy and treatment on their individual lives. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Building Culture with Intention 30 30 Building Culture with Intention full dea72b04-4f07-49a7-b7c7-474b17630b87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5713482f Ep. 30: Join Keith Stelzer as he shares practical advice on building and growing a healthy company culture in an ever-changing world. 

]]> Ep. 30: Join Keith Stelzer as he shares practical advice on building and growing a healthy company culture in an ever-changing world. 

]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2161 Ep. 30: Join Keith Stelzer as he shares practical advice on building and growing a healthy company culture in an ever-changing world. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Listening and Growing 29 29 Listening and Growing full 4bc0b3a0-ec18-4c57-b157-faab5ede2979 https://share.transistor.fm/s/471d51f1 Join us in a special episode where we flip the camera around and interview our host Aaron Craddock. Aaron shares about his growth journey in listening, leadership and recommends a few books that have propelled his progress along the way! 

]]> Join us in a special episode where we flip the camera around and interview our host Aaron Craddock. Aaron shares about his growth journey in listening, leadership and recommends a few books that have propelled his progress along the way! 

]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1849 Join us in a special episode where we flip the camera around and interview our host Aaron Craddock. Aaron shares about his growth journey in listening, leadership and recommends a few books that have propelled his progress along the way! 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers Yes Learning & Leading with Luma Brighter Learning 28 28 Learning & Leading with Luma Brighter Learning full 2b1d72ed-5e99-4013-96a1-7754e1762a5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e9d5c83 Join, award winning author, Dr. Gina Anderson to hear about the power of life-long learning and the uniting benefits of having a mascot with purpose!

]]> Join, award winning author, Dr. Gina Anderson to hear about the power of life-long learning and the uniting benefits of having a mascot with purpose!

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2425 Join, award winning author, Dr. Gina Anderson to hear about the power of life-long learning and the uniting benefits of having a mascot with purpose!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Leading with Dignity & Respect 27 27 Leading with Dignity & Respect full 9ec4d3de-f8da-4662-8586-21fc4828117a https://share.transistor.fm/s/196b290c Ep. 27: Dawn Erickson shares her experience in leading with dignity and respect. Whether with customers, team members or the community they serve Dawn and the Waste Management team seek to leave a lasting positive impact. 

]]> Ep. 27: Dawn Erickson shares her experience in leading with dignity and respect. Whether with customers, team members or the community they serve Dawn and the Waste Management team seek to leave a lasting positive impact. 

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2427 Ep. 27: Dawn Erickson shares her experience in leading with dignity and respect. Whether with customers, team members or the community they serve Dawn and the Waste Management team seek to leave a lasting positive impact. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 26 26 Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 full 26be8594-735e-4a5f-b23c-223cfbb1b037 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e84445b4 We've combined the 9 Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 into one insightful episode. You won't want to miss this!

]]> We've combined the 9 Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 into one insightful episode. You won't want to miss this!

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1214 We've combined the 9 Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 into one insightful episode. You won't want to miss this!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Best Personal Growth Tips of 2024 25 25 Best Personal Growth Tips of 2024 full 7a4bfafb-5ca5-4a5b-afb9-fe785060caee https://share.transistor.fm/s/182d6a1f Tune in for the 2024 Wrap Up where we've bundled the Best Personal Growth Tips from the 2024 Hire Truckers Podcast into one convenient listen!

]]> Tune in for the 2024 Wrap Up where we've bundled the Best Personal Growth Tips from the 2024 Hire Truckers Podcast into one convenient listen!

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 857 Tune in for the 2024 Wrap Up where we've bundled the Best Personal Growth Tips from the 2024 Hire Truckers Podcast into one convenient listen!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No The Women-Owned Business Initiative 24 24 The Women-Owned Business Initiative full a6ecfdda-00ae-4aba-b819-90e91c15b4cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8aba9ba5 Expediter Services is fast approaching the 300 mark for new women owned businesses created! They support women in every step along the way to create thriving businesses and generational wealth. 

]]> Expediter Services is fast approaching the 300 mark for new women owned businesses created! They support women in every step along the way to create thriving businesses and generational wealth. 

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1867 Expediter Services is fast approaching the 300 mark for new women owned businesses created! They support women in every step along the way to create thriving businesses and generational wealth. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Personal and Professional Growth 23 23 Personal and Professional Growth full db053eb8-d780-41bb-b027-28a0c7b0c4b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/928e0b69 Ep. 23 - Join Sarah Kate Robison as she discusses her journey into the industry and how the genuine relationships she has made positively impact her life on a daily basis. 

]]> Ep. 23 - Join Sarah Kate Robison as she discusses her journey into the industry and how the genuine relationships she has made positively impact her life on a daily basis. 

]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2201 Ep. 23 - Join Sarah Kate Robison as she discusses her journey into the industry and how the genuine relationships she has made positively impact her life on a daily basis. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Seeking Out Blessings 22 22 Seeking Out Blessings full b2abe184-52b9-44ab-a4a5-8ebcfabeb236 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63839b45 Join Kelley Jones and Aaron Craddock as they talk about seeking blessings, finding the beauty in this crazy world, and practicing radical honesty when recruiting truck drivers. 

]]> Join Kelley Jones and Aaron Craddock as they talk about seeking blessings, finding the beauty in this crazy world, and practicing radical honesty when recruiting truck drivers. 

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2046 Join Kelley Jones and Aaron Craddock as they talk about seeking blessings, finding the beauty in this crazy world, and practicing radical honesty when recruiting truck drivers. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Truck Driver Health Crisis and PROJECT 61 21 21 Truck Driver Health Crisis and PROJECT 61 full 5a8e6883-b208-4bfb-b8a4-d0a1f75977ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/13a1078e Project 61 exists to increase the  61-year life expectancy for Truck Drivers. Join the Step challenge today to increase awareness and provide resources to our nation's truck drivers! 

]]> Project 61 exists to increase the  61-year life expectancy for Truck Drivers. Join the Step challenge today to increase awareness and provide resources to our nation's truck drivers! 

]]> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:01:00 -0800 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2008 Project 61 exists to increase the  61-year life expectancy for Truck Drivers. Join the Step challenge today to increase awareness and provide resources to our nation's truck drivers! 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Find Joy in the Journey 20 20 Find Joy in the Journey full b25e5f50-19fb-4f63-bfde-bca4050e6e09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4993eae4 Find Joy in the Journey as Ginger Craddock and Aaron Craddock discuss growing a business, maintaining a growth mindset and expanding the mountaintop for those around us. 

]]> Find Joy in the Journey as Ginger Craddock and Aaron Craddock discuss growing a business, maintaining a growth mindset and expanding the mountaintop for those around us. 

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1760 Find Joy in the Journey as Ginger Craddock and Aaron Craddock discuss growing a business, maintaining a growth mindset and expanding the mountaintop for those around us. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Overcoming Obstacles 19 19 Overcoming Obstacles full f18f73f8-2c5f-439c-b235-7081147410d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d6abc2a Join Melissa Johnson at Usher Transport as she shares her advice on overcoming obstacles and being who you decide to be. Known for her positive attitude, Melissa talks about her approach to communication and building authentic relationships in her role as Recruiting Manager at Usher Transport. 

]]> Join Melissa Johnson at Usher Transport as she shares her advice on overcoming obstacles and being who you decide to be. Known for her positive attitude, Melissa talks about her approach to communication and building authentic relationships in her role as Recruiting Manager at Usher Transport. 

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1368 Join Melissa Johnson at Usher Transport as she shares her advice on overcoming obstacles and being who you decide to be. Known for her positive attitude, Melissa talks about her approach to communication and building authentic relationships in her role as Recruiting Manager at Usher Transport. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Treating Drivers like People 18 18 Treating Drivers like People full b9c2f128-99ce-4935-8025-8d66ea2a9bfb https://share.transistor.fm/s/79b750e6 Join Luke Wimberly as he breaks down the roll of Operations in Driver Retention and gives tips on building authentic relationships with the drivers in your fleet. 

]]> Join Luke Wimberly as he breaks down the roll of Operations in Driver Retention and gives tips on building authentic relationships with the drivers in your fleet. 

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2501 Join Luke Wimberly as he breaks down the roll of Operations in Driver Retention and gives tips on building authentic relationships with the drivers in your fleet. 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Supporting Drivers and Making It Fun 17 17 Supporting Drivers and Making It Fun full 783e1df5-2979-4ce5-95d7-2201861572c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec37b2d0 Tracy Rushing and the team RE Garrison are a case study in building a health culture. From truck driver support to company values they constantly work to stay in alignment while making it fun! 

]]> Tracy Rushing and the team RE Garrison are a case study in building a health culture. From truck driver support to company values they constantly work to stay in alignment while making it fun! 

]]> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2532 Tracy Rushing and the team RE Garrison are a case study in building a health culture. From truck driver support to company values they constantly work to stay in alignment while making it fun! 

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Transferrable Skills in Recruiting 16 16 Transferrable Skills in Recruiting full ce98484d-69db-4d9e-8dad-fec75ca52232 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc41dc62 Kimberly DeBoe shares her journey across multiple industries throughout her careers. She leans into the transferrable skills and leadership lessons that have served her in her current role in the transportation industry. 

]]> Kimberly DeBoe shares her journey across multiple industries throughout her careers. She leans into the transferrable skills and leadership lessons that have served her in her current role in the transportation industry. 

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2413 Kimberly DeBoe shares her journey across multiple industries throughout her careers. She leans into the transferrable skills and leadership lessons that have served her in her current role in the transportation industry. 

]]> HR, Leadership, Driver Recruiting, Truck Driver, Transferrable skills, Transportation Industry No Recruiting Insights 15 15 Recruiting Insights full 087884cc-864f-476f-a67b-8b7fda938d6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c899e60f Kendra Patton-Richard shares her experience from 17 years in the Transportation Recruiting Industry. From insights on data to leadership, Kendra is a wealth of knowledge.

]]> Kendra Patton-Richard shares her experience from 17 years in the Transportation Recruiting Industry. From insights on data to leadership, Kendra is a wealth of knowledge.

]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2112 Kendra Patton-Richard shares her experience from 17 years in the Transportation Recruiting Industry. From insights on data to leadership, Kendra is a wealth of knowledge.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Leading by Example 14 14 Leading by Example full bb5ff942-cb95-42ec-b419-8ae6439b53f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87ba01de Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and leading by example.

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Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and leading by example.

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Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and leading by example.

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1825 Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and leading by example.

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Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and leading by example.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Lessons in Leadership 13 13 Lessons in Leadership full 4bf58f53-a270-4566-9f17-fdfacd1ada0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4001666e Elisha Grayson takes us along on her journey into the trucking industry sharing the lessons she's learned as a leader, women and parent along the way! 

Elisha's approach to boldly asking for what she wants while being present and humble with her team strikes a balance that is a true lesson in leadership.

]]> Elisha Grayson takes us along on her journey into the trucking industry sharing the lessons she's learned as a leader, women and parent along the way! 

Elisha's approach to boldly asking for what she wants while being present and humble with her team strikes a balance that is a true lesson in leadership.

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:48:55 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2608 Elisha Grayson takes us along on her journey into the trucking industry sharing the lessons she's learned as a leader, women and parent along the way! 

Elisha's approach to boldly asking for what she wants while being present and humble with her team strikes a balance that is a true lesson in leadership.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Building Authentic Relationships 12 12 Building Authentic Relationships full 11a04743-9636-4500-bb91-4b2e31bf8d77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f700c535 Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.

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Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.

]]> Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.

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Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2283 Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.

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Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.

]]> Driver Recruiting, Hobby Lobby, Authentic Relationships, Truck Drivers No Find your Happiness 11 11 Find your Happiness full 0615424c-f961-44a5-a70a-e544f418f1d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e19adf4a Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares lessons learned in journey as a professional truck driver and HR professional.  

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares lessons learned in journey as a professional truck driver and HR professional.  

]]> Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares lessons learned in journey as a professional truck driver and HR professional.  

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares lessons learned in journey as a professional truck driver and HR professional.  

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1730 Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares lessons learned in journey as a professional truck driver and HR professional.  

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares lessons learned in journey as a professional truck driver and HR professional.  

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Available and Trustworthy Recruiting 10 10 Available and Trustworthy Recruiting full 7dc2b6d5-bb20-4bea-9383-75cbeb2bd39c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b47286d Welcome to Episode 10 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving recruiting through available and trustworthy recruiting efforts.

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Listen in as Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving recruiting through available and trustworthy recruiting efforts.

]]> Welcome to Episode 10 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving recruiting through available and trustworthy recruiting efforts.

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Listen in as Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving recruiting through available and trustworthy recruiting efforts.

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:52:48 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2468 Welcome to Episode 10 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving recruiting through available and trustworthy recruiting efforts.

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Listen in as Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving recruiting through available and trustworthy recruiting efforts.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Relationships that Improve Retention 9 9 Relationships that Improve Retention full 021739cc-be5c-47fd-873a-18e5747d45cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/92a27c9d Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet turnover.

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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet turnover.

]]> Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet turnover.

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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet turnover.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 00:01:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2725 Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet turnover.

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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet turnover.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Wreaths Across America 8 8 Wreaths Across America full b09797ba-a0a9-4829-8f93-a0ea371140eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3028ac6 Learn how living with purpose and telling our stories can help us heal and grow with Courtney George in the 8th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 8 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we learn about Wreaths Across America and living with purpose with Courtney George!

]]> Learn how living with purpose and telling our stories can help us heal and grow with Courtney George in the 8th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 8 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we learn about Wreaths Across America and living with purpose with Courtney George!

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 2073 Learn how living with purpose and telling our stories can help us heal and grow with Courtney George in the 8th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 8 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we learn about Wreaths Across America and living with purpose with Courtney George!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Grow & Retain 7 7 Grow & Retain full 5ac9c781-c1af-4dcc-9195-d4e924edbea2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74646a7c Learn how maintaining a growth mindset and open communication can improve recruiting and retention with Sadie Church in the 7th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 7 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we learn about maintaining a growth mindset and retaining your drivers!

]]> Learn how maintaining a growth mindset and open communication can improve recruiting and retention with Sadie Church in the 7th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 7 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we learn about maintaining a growth mindset and retaining your drivers!

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1937 Learn how maintaining a growth mindset and open communication can improve recruiting and retention with Sadie Church in the 7th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 7 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we learn about maintaining a growth mindset and retaining your drivers!

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No How To Be A Better Recruiting Leader 6 6 How To Be A Better Recruiting Leader full c887d438-228d-4826-b92b-b23d63d325d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98305bab Learn powerful tips for becoming a better recruiting leader from Conner Bane in the 6th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 6 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into becoming a better leader and tips for improving team output.

]]> Learn powerful tips for becoming a better recruiting leader from Conner Bane in the 6th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 6 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into becoming a better leader and tips for improving team output.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1837 Learn powerful tips for becoming a better recruiting leader from Conner Bane in the 6th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 6 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into becoming a better leader and tips for improving team output.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Truckers Against Trafficking 5 5 Truckers Against Trafficking full bc5bcf82-daa3-4567-9639-0c203a37d6d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17eeb4b9 National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888
Dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking in the 5th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888
Welcome to Episode 5 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking

]]> National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888
Dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking in the 5th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888
Welcome to Episode 5 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1710 National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888
Dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking in the 5th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888
Welcome to Episode 5 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers Yes Leadership in Recruiting 4 4 Leadership in Recruiting full f5f54b2d-cfd4-47e0-8106-25f1251d0f1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8100d711 Dive into actionable insights surrounding leadership and building great teams in recruiting in the 4th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into leadership in recruiting and tips for improving team output.

]]> Dive into actionable insights surrounding leadership and building great teams in recruiting in the 4th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into leadership in recruiting and tips for improving team output.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Aaron Craddock Aaron Craddock 1547 Dive into actionable insights surrounding leadership and building great teams in recruiting in the 4th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into leadership in recruiting and tips for improving team output.

]]> driver recruiting, industry insights, marketing trends, motivation, recruiting game, trucking, hiring, podcast, truck drivers, recruitment tips, logistics industry experts, Recruiter's Mastermind Groups, job board, quality hires, supply chain issues, freight market, burnout prevention, satisfaction, growth mindset, interview series, hire truckers, truckers, hiretruckers No Becoming Your Best Self in Recruiting 3 3 Becoming Your Best Self in Recruiting full d55873b2-93a6-4035-8aad-88b726d847d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c05a8867 For this episode of the HireTruckers Podcast, we dive deep into becoming your best self as a director of recruiting & effective leadership tactics.
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Welcome to Episode 3 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into actionable insights around mindset in recruiting and effective tactics for becoming an all-star Director of Recruiting.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into actionable insights around mindset in recruiting and effective tactics for becoming an all-star Director of Recruiting.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the HireTruckers Podcast, where we dive into actionable insights around mindset in recruiting and effective tactics for becoming an all-star Director of Recruiting.

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Welcome to episode 2 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we dive into actionable insights around culture, people and retention for trucking fleets. 

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Welcome to episode 2 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we dive into actionable insights around culture, people and retention for trucking fleets. 

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Welcome to episode 2 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we dive into actionable insights around culture, people and retention for trucking fleets. 

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Welcome to the launch of the Hire Truckers Podcast! Ron Hetrick gives his breakdown of the current state of the labor market in trucking and freight economics for 2024

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Welcome to the launch of the Hire Truckers Podcast! Ron Hetrick gives his breakdown of the current state of the labor market in trucking and freight economics for 2024

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Welcome to the launch of the Hire Truckers Podcast! Ron Hetrick gives his breakdown of the current state of the labor market in trucking and freight economics for 2024

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Welcome to Episode 0 to the Hire Truckers Podcast! This episode's goal is to inform you of the intent behind this podcast, and why it matters to you. We aim to bring on industry experts to discuss tactics, trends, and motivation to help you level UP your recruiting game.

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Welcome to Episode 0 to the Hire Truckers Podcast! This episode's goal is to inform you of the intent behind this podcast, and why it matters to you. We aim to bring on industry experts to discuss tactics, trends, and motivation to help you level UP your recruiting game.

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Welcome to Episode 0 to the Hire Truckers Podcast! This episode's goal is to inform you of the intent behind this podcast, and why it matters to you. We aim to bring on industry experts to discuss tactics, trends, and motivation to help you level UP your recruiting game.

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