Hire Truckers Podcast

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!

Ep. 27: Dawn Erickson shares her experience in leading with dignity and respect. Whether with customers, team members or the community they serve Dawn and the Waste Management team seek to leave a lasting positive impact. 

We've combined the 9 Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 into one insightful episode. You won't want to miss this!

Tune in for the 2024 Wrap Up where we've bundled the Best Personal Growth Tips from the 2024 Hire Truckers Podcast into one convenient listen!

Expediter Services is fast approaching the 300 mark for new women owned businesses created! They support women in every step along the way to create thriving businesses and generational wealth. 

Ep. 23 - Join Sarah Kate Robison as she discusses her journey into the industry and how the genuine relationships she has made positively impact her life on a daily basis. 

Join Kelley Jones and Aaron Craddock as they talk about seeking blessings, finding the beauty in this crazy world, and practicing radical honesty when recruiting truck drivers. 

Project 61 exists to increase the  61-year life expectancy for Truck Drivers. Join the Step challenge today to increase awareness and provide resources to our nation's truck drivers! 

Find Joy in the Journey as Ginger Craddock and Aaron Craddock discuss growing a business, maintaining a growth mindset and expanding the mountaintop for those around us. 

Join Melissa Johnson at Usher Transport as she shares her advice on overcoming obstacles and being who you decide to be. Known for her positive attitude, Melissa talks about her approach to communication and building authentic relationships in her role as Recruiting Manager at Usher Transport. 

Join Luke Wimberly as he breaks down the roll of Operations in Driver Retention and gives tips on building authentic relationships with the drivers in your fleet. 

Tracy Rushing and the team RE Garrison are a case study in building a health culture. From truck driver support to company values they constantly work to stay in alignment while making it fun! 

Kimberly DeBoe shares her journey across multiple industries throughout her careers. She leans into the transferrable skills and leadership lessons that have served her in her current role in the transportation industry.