Best Cartage
Head office: Kernersville, NC
Total drivers: 145
Hot Idea:
Drivers can access continuing education through the company's insurance provider with a selection of over 100 titles.
Boyd Bros. Trucking
Head office: Clayton, AL
Total drivers: 714
Hot Idea:
In-cab scanners and smart tablets allow drivers to scan documents making border crossing an easier process.
D.J. Knoll
Head office: White City, SK
Total drivers: 65
Hot Idea:
Operational procedures are discussed with drivers so that they can assess their own performance, identify areas of improvement and provide useful feedback.
Erb Group of Companies
Head office: New Hamburg, ON
Total drivers: 806
Hot Idea:
An employee committee, including drivers, is elected for two year terms, acting as safety committee and providing input into policy development.
Gordon Trucking
Head office: Pacific, WA
Total drivers: 1864
Hot Idea:
Drivers can participate in a tuition reimbursement program with a sliding scale based on GPA.
Kriska Holdings
Head office: Prescott, ON
Total drivers: 410
Hot Idea:
A Lessons Learned board is used to display collision descriptions and photographs along with the findings of the review committee (omitting driver names).
Motor Carrier Service, Inc.
Head office: Northwood, OH
Total drivers: 90
Hot Idea:
Clean DOT inspection bonus is awarded to both driver and mechanic to recognize the efforts of both and encourage good communication.
Sammons Trucking
Head office: Missoula, MT
Total drivers: 284
Hot Idea:
Follow up with independent contractors after each inspection with either congratulations or coaching, using an online CSA scorecard tool.
Tennant Truck Lines
Head office: Orion, IL
Total drivers: 151
Hot Idea:
Along with a profit sharing program, drivers can receive bonuses for performance in safety, operations and fuel consumption.
WTI Transport
Head office: Tuscaloosa, AL
Total drivers: 300
Hot Idea:
Driver mentors for new drivers have their own business cards which are handed out at each orientation.
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Bison Transport
Head office: Winnipeg, MB
Total drivers: 1424
Hot Idea:
A rebranded "open-door policy" provides higher quality feedback through clearer communication between drivers and key people in each department.
Celadon Canada
Head office:Kitchener, ON
Total drivers: 259
Hot Idea:
Recognizes that diversity goes beyond ethnic holidays and have implemented lease-purchase plans, freight restrictions and event planning that take different beliefs into account.
Don Hummer Trucking
Head office: Oxford, IA
Total drivers: 172
Hot Idea:
Ridealong program allows drivers to bring family members on the road with them for up to 30 days at a time.
Fremont Contract Carriers
Head office: Fremont, NE
Total drivers: 289
Hot Idea:
New drivers are reviewed at 10, 30 and 90 day intervals to ensure that they are comfortable with the work atmosphere and provide an opportunity to voice concerns or ask questions.
Grand Island Express
Head office: Grand Island, NE
Total drivers: 165
Hot Idea:
Driver retention specialist on staff whose sole job is to facilitate orientation, keep a pulse on drivers, answer questions and provide assistance.
Landstar System, Inc.
Head office: Jacksonville, FL
Total drivers: 7816
Hot Idea:
Regular ongoing reviews of all independent contractor settlements, with a complete review of safety, financials and operations at least once every three years.
Paramount Freight Systems
Head office: Ft. Myers, FL
Total drivers: 138
Hot Idea:
Partnering with weight-loss and fitness centers so that drivers can get up to 50% discounts on programs and memberships.
Steelman Transportation
Head office: Springfield, MO
Total drivers: 95
Hot Idea:
Provide notebook computers and scanners to independent contractors to increase productivity.
Trimac Transportation
Head office: Houston, TX/Calgary, AB
Total drivers: 2239
Hot Idea:
Sends out video cameras so drivers and trainers can record their experience and provide feedback when spec'ing new equipment.
Yanke Group of Companies
Head office: Saskatoon, SK
Total drivers: 460
Hot Idea:
Company executives contact 4 or 5 different operators each month to get feedback on an ongoing basis.
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