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Ep. 40 - From Crisis to Connection, meet Alexandra Christman
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.Published: 7/28/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 39 - AI, The Future of Trucking with Aaron Craddock
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.Published: 7/14/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 38: Why Drivers Leave, and How to Fix It with Caleb Gee
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-first, people-driven culture
- Recruiting with radical honesty, not empty promises
- The connection between leadership at home and at work
This episode blends heart and hard-earned insight for recruiters, fleet leaders, and anyone building something that lasts.Learn more at nussbaum.com
Connect with Caleb Gee on LinkedIn
Need better recruiting results? Visit truckingclicks.comPublished: 6/30/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 37: How Rikki Becker Fell Into Trucking and Driver Recruiting
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 recognizing drivers in meaningful ways matters now more than ever.You’ll learn:- Why empathy builds trust in recruiting
- How to identify the right-fit drivers
- Creative retention strategies that actually work
- What makes Admiral Merchants different
- How to support Owner Operators as business partners
Whether you’re a recruiting director, fleet executive, or industry pro looking to scale, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiring takeaways.📌 Learn more at: https://www.hiretruckers.com
📞 Sponsored by: https://www.truckingclicks.com – Need more qualified leads or better recruiting strategy? Reach out today.#DriverRecruiting #TruckingRetention #HireTruckersPodcastPublished: 6/16/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 36: Stay Curious or Get Left Behind with Wayne Skinner
Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry.
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Stay on top of the trends by staying curious. Experiment and implement AI solutions in your industry. Be irreplaceable talent at your company.Published: 6/2/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 35: Building Healthy Teams with Emily Walton
Join Ginger Craddock and Emily Walton as they discuss tactics for building teams by developing self awareness and focusing on personal growth.Published: 5/19/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 34: Keep Dreaming, Keep Moving, and Don't Stop with Aaron Craddock
For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares his vision for the industry!
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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.Published: 5/5/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 33: Building Impactful Relationships with Willie Nelson
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!Published: 4/21/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 32: Fostering Community through Social Media with Melanie Moore
Join Melanie Moore as she shares the Social Media Tips & Strategies that help her foster genuine community online!Published: 4/7/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock