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5 Ways to Build a Positive Culture in Trucking
Join Aaron Craddock as he breaks down the leadership principles behind building a high-performing culture.
Published: 8/17/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
How Great Trucking Companies Retain Great Drivers
Join Ginger Craddock and Jerry Curl as they discuss why driver retention begins long before orientation. Learn how strong company culture, intentional onboarding, leadership, and trust help transportation companies retain top talent and build workplaces where professional drivers choose to stay.
Published: 8/10/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
What the Best Trucking Companies Do Differently When Hiring Drivers
What separates transportation companies that consistently hire great drivers from those that struggle to fill CDL driver jobs? In this episode, Ginger Craddock sits down with Yvonne Valdez to discuss what separates the best transportation recruiting teams from the rest. Yvonne shares how AI, technology, clear processes, and leadership alignment help organizations hire faster, improve candidate experience, and retain top talent across transportation operations.
Published: 8/3/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
Become a Top 1% AI User in Transportation and Recruiting
Discover how transportation and recruiting professionals can become top AI users in just five minutes a day. Aaron Craddock introduces the ROAD Framework (Reality, Operator, Ask, Deliver) and shares a practical system for using AI to improve recruiting, leadership, operations, and decision-making across trucking companies and enterprise fleets. Whether you're hiring for CDL driver jobs, leading a recruiting team, or building an AI-native organization, this episode provides an actionable framework you can start using today.
Published: 7/27/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
What a 260-Mile Race Teaches About Success
Join Aaron Craddock and Michael Lombard as they discuss the mindset required to overcome adversity, the lessons learned from completing the grueling Texas Water Safari, and why pushing through discomfort is essential for personal growth, leadership, and success in the trucking industry.
Published: 7/20/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
The Right Way to Introduce AI Into Trucking
Join Aaron Craddock and Christy Choice as they discuss how AI is transforming trucking recruitment, why recruiters aren't going away, and how fleets can use automation to improve efficiency while keeping people at the center of the hiring process. They also explore practical strategies for AI adoption, process improvement, and preparing recruiting teams for the future.
Published: 7/13/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
How the Trucking Industry Can Win the Next Generation
Join Aaron Craddock and Lindsey Trent as they discuss how the trucking industry can build a stronger workforce by investing in the next generation. From Gen Z recruiting strategies to career pathways, education partnerships, and employer branding, this episode explores what it will take to secure the future of trucking.
Published: 7/6/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
The Secret to Recruiting and Retaining Great Drivers
Join Aaron Craddock and Rebecca Anderson as they discuss what today's drivers are really looking for, why trust and authenticity matter more than lead volume, and how building a driver-first culture leads to stronger recruiting, retention, and long-term success in trucking.
Published: 6/29/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock
How Technology Is Reshaping the Trucking Industry
Join Aaron Craddock and Willie Nelson as they explore the future of trucking through the lens of AI, autonomy, workforce challenges, and industry leadership. From Texas transportation trends to emerging technologies and talent development, this conversation offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed.
Published: 6/15/2026
Author: Aaron Craddock