MacKinnon Trans

[faey06]

Intersting tweet . . . . . . . .

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   12:11 PM - 24 Feb 2016 · Details
   Truck News‏@TruckNewsMag6m6 minutes ago
   "Our best recruiters are our drivers," said Alex MacKinnon of @MacKinnonTrans on the #TTSAO2016 panel.
   
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   12:15 PM - 24 Feb 2016 · Details
   Truck News‏@TruckNewsMag2m2 minutes ago
   MacKinnon said in recent years, because of the shortage, the company has placed a lot of weight on referrals to find drivers #TTSAO2016
   

 

[Jim L]

Its true, most of my drivers have come from our other drivers meeting them in the truckstop. They get talking and next thing you know I am getting a phone call.

It also helps with retention. When our drivers find out what is involved on the 'greener side' from drivers actually living it they find that we are one of the better carriers to work for.

 

[Rob]

In 19 years we have advertised for drivers 3 times and only gotten boneheads. Other than that they have all been walk in's or referrals from other drivers or owner op's.

 

[lowmiler88]

We use to advertise a lot now only for local when we happen to need them, the last time we did a big add $4300 and got no responses that was it we give a bonus to our drivers for recruiting.

 

[Btrans]

Agree bonus are needed for the drivers. - Word of mouth is something valuable.

 

[Ins-Broker]

Word of mouth is the best form of advertising. If the drivers are happy, they will bring other drivers.

Keep them by offering decent pay, Group benefits, Group disability, healthy and wellness, etc.