Bison Transport
Head office: Winnipeg, MB
Total drivers: 1065
Hot Idea:
Corporate intranet allows family members to login and see drivers' satellite positions.
Brian Kurtz Trucking
Head office: Breslau, ON
Total drivers:75
Hot Idea:
Regular weekly meetings with new hires for the first 3 months, ensuring smooth ramp-up and quick issue resolution.
Central Hauling
Head office: Little Rock, AR
Total drivers: 281
Hot Idea:
Online training, lane change warning systems, virtual HOS and free wi-fi in the yard demonstrate that technology isn't just for the big fleets.
Con-Way Truckload
Head office: Joplin, Missouri
Total drivers: 3403
Hot Idea:
Contribution Committee meets monthly to organize and manage the regular, and often overlapping contribution requests.
Don Hummer Trucking
Head office: Oxford, Iowa
Total drivers: 159
Hot Idea:
Quilting program, started by drivers, helps fill idle time and provides contributions for charities and raffles.
Update: See The Wall Street Journal's article about this.
Laidlaw Carriers Van
Head office: Guelph, Ontario
Total drivers:270
Hot Idea:
Meets with new drivers 14,40, and 80 days after hire to ensure everything is working out for both parties.
Melton Truck Lines
Head office: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Total drivers: 1000
Hot Idea:
Concierge service helps drivers and their families with errands and other odd jobs.
Schneider National
Head office: Green Bay, WI
Total drivers: 11892
Hot Idea:
Fleet of uniformed “training engineers” (roving mentors) provide assistance wherever, whenever needed - on the road, at truckstops, etc.
Yanke Group of Companies
Head office: Saskatoon, SK
Total drivers: 450
Hot Idea:
Company-wide Be The One accident prevention program moves beyond regular safety training to focus on attitude and behavior.
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Boyd Bros. Trucking
Head office: Clayton, AL
Total drivers: 627
Hot Idea:
Fuel efficiency bonus has seasonally adjusted mileage targets customized for each type of engine in its fleet.
Cal-Ark Transport
Head office: Mabelvale, AR
Total drivers: 325
Hot Idea:
Walking track makes it easy for drivers and owner-ops to stretch their legs while at the terminal.
Coastline Transport
Head office: Fowler, CA
Total drivers: 30
Hot Idea:
Regular luncheons ensure that everyone gets social activity, even if they don't make it back to the terminal very often.
Dart Transit Company
Head office: Eagan, Minnesota
Total drivers: 2448
Hot Idea:
Keys to Profitability seminar series helps contractors manage and grow their businesses successfully.
Kennesaw Transport
Head office: Rydal, GA
Total drivers: 225
Hot Idea:
Starting pay range based on loyalty demonstrated to previous employer - show more loyalty at the last company, get better starting pay.
Mackinnon Transport
Head office: Guelph, Ontario
Total drivers: 245
Hot Idea:
Recognizing that retention is a company-wide issue, every department has annual objectives that include improving retention rates.
MSM Transportation
Head office: Brampton, ON
Total drivers: 50
Hot Idea:
Fuel efficiency bonus splits the savings with drivers, providing a direct link between efficiency and cash payouts.
Shulist Logistics
Head office: King City, Ontario
Total drivers: 25
Hot Idea:
Reimburses drivers for additional medical expenses.
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