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It seems everyone's talking about hiring these days as labor issues persist.
Recent comments in earnings calls show some companies honed their approach to hiring this year, and were beginning to see results. ABF Freight, for example, has organized dozens of hiring events nationwide in the past year in a bid to find local drivers. J.B. Hunt, meanwhile, said market uncertainties are pushing drivers to seek security — a trend larger carriers would benefit from.
We've rounded up a few recent stories on hiring, plus a few old classics, to share some strategies.