Hire Truckers Podcast

Join us for a very SPECIAL Ep. 52 with award winning author, Bob Burg. The Go Giver has been a powerful part of our history at Trucking Clicks and it's an honor to have Bob join us to celebrate two full years of the Hire Truckers Podcast! 

Tune in as we wrap up 2025 with a lookback at the best advice from 2026 in truck driver recruiting!

Aaron and Lauren Craddock share how minimalism has given them back the physical and mental space needed to grow businesses and their young children with intention.

Join Aaron Craddock as he recaps the Trucking Clicks and Hire Trucker company origin and shares powerful tips on how to recruit truck drivers. 

Every mile of freight — from a port to a warehouse to a neighborhood store — is connected by a chain. And when that chain gets pulled by trade policy, every link feels the strain. Tariffs. They sound like something that happens in Washington. But for truckers, retailers, ranchers, and consumers — tariffs show up in prices, in paychecks, and in the cost of keeping America moving.  Join Jonathan Gol...

Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impact. Truckers against Trafficking is working with over 2.3 million truck drivers to save people from human trafficking.

Join Brian Runnels from TVC Pro-driver to learn about his transition from behind the wheel and his career long commitment to Safety and Compliance.

Ellen covers her journey in and around the Trucking Industry and how it's formed her leadership style and led her to author several books!

From processing the tragic death of Charlie Kirk to lessons learned in business, faith, and family, Aaron explores why telling the truth matters even when it costs you.  In this special episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares a deeply personal reflection on the power and the price of radical honesty. Aaron shares some of his personal story and values around his faith in Jesus,...

What happens when the career you’ve poured yourself into suddenly shifts, or even disappears? On this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast , host Ginger Craddock sits down with Elisha Grayson to talk about navigating unexpected job transitions in the trucking and driver recruiting industry . Elisha shares her real experience of being laid off, the emotions that followed, and how she turned a seaso...

Aaron Craddock tackles the elusive Work / Life Balance issue head on in this episode as he shares about a recent trip his young family prioritized this summer. 

Join Ginger Craddock and Hailey Betham from TCA to discuss upcoming legislation and the priority of the TSA in providing voice to our Truck Drivers needs. 

Discover how Alexandra, a Client Success Manager and communication expert, turned her battle with brain cancer into a source of strength that drives her passion for helping trucking companies hire smarter. In this powerful episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, we explore resilience, motherhood, and what it takes to succeed in driver recruitment.

AI is taking the Trucking Industry by storm. Are you on the forefront of innovation? Aaron Craddock walks you through practical ways to learn and test AI.

Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager at Nussbaum, shares how servant leadership, radical honesty, and a growth mindset shape his approach to recruiting and family life. From adopting three kids to building a fleet culture drivers stay for, Caleb brings practical wisdom and real-world perspective. In this episode, we dive into: Why drivers really leave (and how to fix it) How to build a team-fir...

In this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast , Ginger Craddock interviews Rikki Becker, Director of Contract Services at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight.  Rikki shares how she went from selling cosmetics at Macy’s to becoming a key leader in driver recruiting and retention. She opens up about how empathy, timing, and honest communication have helped her retain high-performing drivers—and why recog...

Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry.   ___ Stay on top of the trends by staying curious.  Experiment and implement AI solutions in your industry.  Be irreplaceable talent at your company.

Join Ginger Craddock and Emily Walton as they discuss tactics for building teams by developing self awareness and focusing on personal growth. 

For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares his vision for the industry! ___ Welcome to episode 34 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Aaron Craddock, founder of HireTruckers.com, dives into different topics around mindset, and maintaining a positive outlook and team momentum in challenging times.

Join Willie Nelson to learn about the benefits of joining the Texas Trucking Association and hear relationship building tips from the Professional Friend Maker, himself! 

Join Melanie Moore as she shares the Social Media Tips & Strategies that help her foster genuine community online!

Jason Douglass has used his personal journey towards mental health to create a holistic health package at James H Clark and Son, inc. that includes mental health services to help drivers through the challenges of life and life on the road. Join Aaron and Jason as they discuss the positive impact of therapy and treatment on their individual lives. 

Ep. 30: Join Keith Stelzer as he shares practical advice on building and growing a healthy company culture in an ever-changing world. 

Join us in a special episode where we flip the camera around and interview our host Aaron Craddock. Aaron shares about his growth journey in listening, leadership and recommends a few books that have propelled his progress along the way! 

Join, award winning author, Dr. Gina Anderson to hear about the power of life-long learning and the uniting benefits of having a mascot with purpose!