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One statistic shows that the cost is to onboard a new truck driver ranges from $6,000 to $12,000. While some carriers are able to sit still and wait for load rates to increase to reflect the price inflation we have seen in the past year, it is not an option for others. There are ways to get higher paying loads, keep your trucks moving, and pass those higher rates to drivers to increase retention.

Driver retention masterclass: The cost of recruitment TCA Profitability Program (TPP) Retention Coach Ray Haight delves into all the costs associated with bringing on a new driver and estimates the total price each and every time a carrier does this in this masterclass.

Brokers may not be your favorite person in the trucking industry but the fact is that they have a lot of loads from shippers. Often times shippers prefer to work with brokers as most US carriers and owner operators have small fleets. It makes sense for most carriers to develop strong relationships with brokers so they can earn premium rates instead of relying on the load board 100% of the time.

How to have a better relationship with brokers Learn what you can do to have a better relationship with brokers that will benefit you – and your wallet – in the future.