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Driver Recruiting Metrics: The 6 KPIs That Actually Fill Seats

Mark Stulzer

Published on: 25/08/2026

The six driver recruiting metrics fleet owners should track in 2026: cost per seated driver, time to seat, application to hire rate, orientation show rate, 90 day retention, and the weekly cost of an empty truck. Includes benchmarks and a one page scorecard.

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How to Improve Truck Driver 90-Day Retention (Before the Turnover Compounds)

Mark Stulzer

Published on: 25/06/2026

Improve truck driver 90-day retention by fixing sourcing first. Recruit settled drivers on fit, set honest expectations, and deliver predictability. A 6-step plan plus why a third of new drivers quit in 90 days.

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