Carriers aim to diversify their driver applicants
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Good morning. Happy Saturday ☀️ enjoying your long weekend?
Driver recruitment is a priority for carriers. The trucking industry has been dealing with diversity issues for years, reporting that there are many underrepresented demographics among its ranks. Carriers are now seeking drivers in new markets, hoping to expand their pool of applicants.
Check out today’s featured article from TT News for the processes some carriers have already implemented in order to diversify the workforce. ☕️
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Featured Article:
Carriers Look Beyond Pool of Available Drivers | TT News
“Trucking companies are working to expand their driver recruitment reach by bolstering diversity and inclusion initiatives, experts said.”
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Quote of the Day:
“The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.”
— Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.