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Ep. 44 - What Radical Honesty Costs and Why It Matters with Aaron Craddock
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, and biblical worldview of family to create human flourishing.
He discusses how radical honesty shapes recruiting, leadership, and unity in the trucking industry, and why embracing both truth and love is essential for real progress. This episode is packed with stories from his own journey, including time studying Buddhism in Thailand, considering seminary, and building businesses rooted in boldness and truth. Aaron invites listeners to examine their own leadership and lives.Takeaways:- The role of honesty in building stronger fleets and recruiting strategies
- Why truth matters
- How bold leadership impacts business, family, and faith
- Practical ways to lead with integrity in the trucking industry
Whether you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or leader in any space, this episode challenges you to stand for truth, even when it costs you.Published: 9/22/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 43 - Handle Layoffs with Maturity, Not Mayhem with Elisha Grayson
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 season of uncertainty into growth, resilience, and opportunity. Together, Ginger and Elisha explore:- How to process layoffs and career pivots with professionalism
- Why maturity and emotional resilience matter more than perfection
- How to control your narrative on LinkedIn and in your network
- The risks and opportunities for recruiters in today’s trucking industry
- The future of recruiting: AI and automation paired with human connection
If you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or trucking leader, this conversation offers encouragement and practical strategies to face change with courage and wisdom.📌 Learn more at HireTruckers.com
📌 Powered by TruckingClicks.comPublished: 9/8/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 42 - Work Life Balance in Trucking with Aaron Craddock
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.Published: 8/25/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
Ep. 41 - Supporting Our Drivers with Hailey Betham
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.Published: 8/11/2025
Author: Aaron Craddock
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
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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