Advantages of Truck Driving Jobs for Veterans

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The Benefits of Truck Driving Jobs for Military Veterans

Trucking jobs offer flexibility for veterans to spend time with family and explore the country. CDL jobs provide good salaries, job security, and career advancement. They also play a crucial role in our economy by transporting goods across the country.

Why Veterans Should Consider a Truck Driving Career

Military veterans have a natural edge when it comes to truck driving careers. The skills learned in the military, across various branches and roles, can be effortlessly applied to truck driving. With a successful military career, you most likely already have the traits that make for a great commercial truck driver. Don’t be surprised to realize how much potential you have in this line of work.

Work Environment

Truck driving careers offer a unique blend of independence and camaraderie. Drivers enjoy the freedom to choose their own hours and income while also being supported by their carrier and a tight-knit community of fellow drivers. With the potential for high earnings, a career in truck driving is an attractive option for veterans seeking a fulfilling and flexible career path.

Skills and Requirements

Truck driving demands a thorough understanding and adherence to rigid government safety regulations and company policies, which include mandatory rest periods and defensive driving practices. Adhering to these guidelines is essential for truck drivers to enjoy a long, prosperous career. Most veterans already possess the fundamental skills that trucking companies seek during intensive training and field experience, such as situational awareness, dependability, leadership, management, and teamwork. Furthermore, disciplined and committed military veterans won’t have any trouble acquiring specific driving skills through CDL training and driver orientation.

Waive the skills test!

Veterans with significant military driving experience may be eligible for a skills test waiver, and those with a CDL from their time in the military can start their driving career with a higher pay rate.

Job Security

Veterans seeking job security, a steady income, and retirement options should consider a truck driving career. Your talents are in high demand. It’s an excellent career transition option for retired veterans with the added benefit of company benefits.

The trucking industry needs skilled and dedicated drivers. Fortunately, military veterans possess the qualities and capabilities that make them ideal candidates for a successful career in truck driving. With the added benefits and support available to veterans, this path offers a promising and fulfilling option for those seeking a new direction.

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How Truckers Against Trafficking is Making a Difference

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Truckers Against Trafficking

What is Truckers Against Trafficking?

Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) was founded in 2009 and has since become a powerful force in the fight against human trafficking. Working alongside trucking industry associations, motor carriers, government transportation agencies, law enforcement agencies like the FBI, as well as truck stops and travel plazas, TAT has trained over 730,351 drivers and personnel to identify and report instances of human trafficking. Their efforts have resulted in over 2,250 calls to the national trafficking hotline by truck drivers, leading to the identification of 612 human trafficking cases and the rescue of 1,133 victims. By partnering with TAT, trucking and busing professionals become an invaluable asset in the fight against this atrocious crime, as they possess a unique vantage point to root out traffickers who exploit our transportation infrastructure for their own selfish purposes.

Truckers Against Trafficking has spread its wings and taught members of state trucking associations to be vigilant in identifying and reporting cases of human trafficking. Today, all 50 state associations have received training, making the powerful network of truckers, bus lines, and major airlines provide a watchful eye to ensure that human traffickers have nowhere to hide. Additionally, some bus lines and airlines now offer travel vouchers to survivors of human trafficking to ensure their safe return home. This growing network of eyes and ears makes our roads safer for everyone. TAT has formed partnerships with numerous companies in the transportation industry to raise awareness about the signs of human trafficking. By working together, these companies and TAT are making a tangible difference in the fight against this heinous crime.

There is a Hotline For Reporting Human Trafficking

Before the establishment of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), truckers only reported sporadic tips about human trafficking. However, with TAT’s efforts, there has been a significant increase in calls to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888, text 233733. In 2017, TAT reported that nearly half of the cases generated by truckers’ calls involved minors. TAT’s collaboration with the trucking industry and law enforcement agencies has made a difference in the fight against human trafficking.

Available Resources for Education/Training about Human Trafficking

Get free training materials from Truckers Against Trafficking, including a DVD, wallet cards, and window decals, to educate and train individuals and organizations on identifying and reporting human trafficking. Once trained, register with TAT and help fight against human trafficking. Contact truckers@gmail.com for your materials today.

Other Ways to Help

Stay alert for suspicious activity and report any signs of trafficking. This includes young people around truck stops and code words like “lot lizard” or “Commercial Company.” Report any indicators, no matter how insignificant they may seem, to the tip lines. Educate yourself about the issue by ordering Renting Lacy: A Story of America’s Prostituted Children, a gripping account that exposes the dark underworld of the trafficking industry through the stories of those who live there. Available in paperback, e-book, and audio book formats, so you can listen on the road.

Together, we can make a difference in the fight against human trafficking. No industry is exempt, and it’s up to all of us to take action. We can’t rely solely on our police departments. It’s time for companies and individuals to step up and do their part. We all travel on our nation’s roads, and with that comes a responsibility to educate ourselves on this national epidemic. Let’s work together to put an end to it.

Sources:

“How Truckers Can Stop Human Trafficking”, American Trucker, Nov.1, 2017.

“More States Signing on to Enlist Truckers Against Human Trafficking”, Trucking Truth, June 24, 2019.

Drive My Way Hires David Gottsman as Senior Account Executive

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Drive My Way announced that David Gottsman has joined the team as a Senior Account Executive. Drive My Way matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their professional qualifications and personal lifestyle preferences. 

David has been an account executive for over a decade, helping fleets of all sizes navigate various technology purchases. His knowledge of the industry spans his entire lifetime, as his father held many roles in the transportation industry from shipping manager, company driver and eventually, owner-operator before retiring.

David joins Drive My Way as a Senior Account Executive to help some of the nation’s most established fleets achieve their recruiting goals, while helping drivers find fulfilling, long-lasting careers they can be proud of.

David holds a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He now resides in his home state of Florida with his wife and small dog. He is an avid fisherman and may be spotted from time to time on the cover of Kayak Angler magazine.

Beth Potratz, Drive My Way President and CEO

“David is a great addition to the Drive My Way team. His lifetime of experience in and around the transportation industry, coupled with his passion for helping carriers of all sizes meet their recruiting goals will help take Drive My Way to the next level. Welcome to the team, David.”

About Drive My Way

Drive My Way is disrupting truck driver recruiting by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship. Drive My Way is a next-generation recruiting marketplace powered by a patented and proprietary platform that matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences.

Drive My Way’s driver-centric technology lets both the driver and hiring manager know how well they match to each job before entering the hiring process. Drive My Way is making truck driver recruiting personal again by creating meaningful connections for employers to turn into lasting relationships. Employers partner with Drive My Way to start recruiting for retention.

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Drive My Way Hires Mike Scansaroli as Director of Integrated Marketing

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Drive My Way announced that Mike Scansaroli has joined their team as the Director of Integrated Marketing. Drive My Way matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their professional qualifications and personal lifestyle preferences. 

Mike graduated from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. The central theme of his 22 years in marketing has been working with products and services that help people improve their lives. He currently resides in Central Florida and enjoys the outdoors as we as raising tropical fish.

Beth Potratz, Drive My Way President and CEO

“We are beyond excited to have Mike join the Drive My Way team. His 20 plus years of experience in product and service marketing are invaluable to what we’re trying to accomplish here at Drive My Way.” said Beth Potratz, President and CEO of Drive My Way.

About Drive My Way

Drive My Way is disrupting truck driver recruiting by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship. Drive My Way is a next-generation recruiting marketplace powered by a patented and proprietary platform that matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences.

Drive My Way’s driver-centric technology lets both the driver and hiring manager know how well they match to each job before entering the hiring process. Drive My Way is making truck driver recruiting personal again by creating meaningful connections for employers to turn into lasting relationships. Employers partner with Drive My Way to start recruiting for retention.

Comprehensive CDL Recruitment Solutions

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Drive My Way Hires Elijah Cramer as Sales Account Executive

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Elijah CramerDrive My Way announced that Elijah Cramer has joined their team as a Sales Account Executive. Drive My Way matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their professional qualifications and personal lifestyle preferences. 

Elijah has over six years of experience in the driver recruiting/retention sector of the trucking industry. During his time, he’s helped industry leaders formulate best practices that focus on improving the relationship and onboarding process between drivers and carriers.

Lance Pshigoda, Vice President of Sales with Drive My Way had this to say about the hiring,

“Everyone here at Drive My Way is beyond excited to have Elijah join the team. His unique understanding of our industry and his passion for helping carriers recruit for retention fits perfectly with our values.” 

Starting in the industry in 2016, Elijah has leveraged his connections with social media outlets, background check providers, leading applicant tracking systems and now Drive My Way to help multiple carriers’ level up their driver recruiting teams.

Beth Potratz, Drive My Way President and CEO

“We are thrilled to have Elijah join our team at Drive My Way. He is an industry expert who brings a refreshing passion for driver recruiting and helps companies solve their challenges in new innovative ways,” said Beth Potratz, President and CEO of Drive My Way.

About Drive My Way

Drive My Way is disrupting truck driver recruiting by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship. Drive My Way is a next-generation recruiting marketplace powered by a patented and proprietary platform that matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences.

Drive My Way’s driver-centric technology lets both the driver and hiring manager know how well they match to each job before entering the hiring process. Drive My Way is making truck driver recruiting personal again by creating meaningful connections for employers to turn into lasting relationships. Employers partner with Drive My Way to start recruiting for retention.

IT’S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW

Start Recruiting for Retention

Drive My Way partners with employers to help them recruit for retention. Book a meeting with Lance Pshigoda to discuss how Drive My Way is making driver recruiting personal again.

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Drive My Way Hires Kailee Danoski and Erin Lynch

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Drive My Way announced that Kailee Danoski and Erin Lynch have joined their team as Customer Success Associates. In their roles, Kailee and Erin will work with Drive My Way customers to identify their CDL driver hiring processes, pain points, job requirements, market differentiators and measures of success.  

Kailee Danoski brings with her extensive experience in the transportation industry. Her role for the past 7 years was as a Qualifications Specialist with an industry-leading logistics company. This role saw her working with customers to qualify drivers for over 40 assigned locations and training customers throughout the sign-on process, ensuring all required documents are DOT and company compliant. 

“I’m very excited to be starting this new chapter with Drive My Way. My experience building and maintaining relationships with customers and understanding the driver sign on process from both a customer and driver perspective will be invaluable in my new role as customer success associate.”  

Kailee graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business focused in Management and Marketing. She resides in northeast Pennsylvania with her fiancé Matt and her two rescue animals, a dog Buddy and a cat, Pearl. 

Erin Lynch has over 15 years of experience engaging with customers through technology. Her diverse background ranges from marketing design, analysis, and growth initiatives to talent management strategies within software as a services (SaaS) implementation. 

“Drive My Way is the sweet spot I’ve been looking for in my career, combining the transportation and talent industry. Along with providing our clients with focused marketing efforts, I get to work with them to find the truck drivers they need by matching them with interested drivers who are part of the Drive My Way community.”

Erin has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude as well as a Master’s Degree in Organizational & Industrial Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She currently lives in Houston, Texas with her two children and two dogs, Bella and Chuli. 

Beth Potratz

Beth Potratz, CEO of Drive My Way

Beth Potratz, Drive My Way President and CEO had this to say about Kailee and Erin joining the team, 

“We are thrilled to have Kailee and Erin join Drive My Way. Their wealth of experience in both the trucking industry and customer success are exactly what we’ve been looking for. We’re beyond excited to see where we can go with them on our team.” 

About Drive My Way 

Drive My Way is disrupting truck driver recruiting by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship. Using patented and proprietary software, Drive My Way matches CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their professional qualifications and personal lifestyle preferences. 

Employers partner with Drive My Way to start recruiting for retention. 

Comprehensive CDL Recruitment Solutions

Ready to start recruiting the right drivers? Our solutions experts are happy to answer any questions and show you how Drive My Way uniquely approaches CDL driver recruitment.

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Drive My Way Hires Freddie Grande as Sales Account Executive

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Freddie Grande

Drive My Way announced that Freddie Grande has joined their team as a Sales Account Executive. Drive My Way matches CDL and non-CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their professional qualifications and personal lifestyle preferences.

Freddie brings more than a decade of experience in the transportation industry and a very strong understanding of the obstacles carriers face recruiting and retaining drivers.

VP of Sales, Lance Pshigoda

“As a former internal driver recruiter for both a carrier and a driver staffing firm, Freddie knows firsthand that a driver-centric candidate experience is critical to improving driver retention. Freddie is a perfect culture fit for what we’re building at Drive My Way, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him join our team.”

– Lance Pshigoda, Vice President of Sales 

Before joining Drive My Way, Freddie most recently worked with trucking companies of all sizes to implement telematics solutions. Freddie has partnered with fleet managers, safety directors, maintenance personnel, and other human resource professionals to improve driver safety, lower costs, and generate insights to drive continuous improvement.

Beth Potratz

Beth Potratz, CEO of Drive My Way

“Freddie understands how trucking companies operate and the importance fleet safety, equipment quality, and maintenance play in not only keeping drivers safe, but also attracting and retaining them. We are delighted to welcome Freddie to our team.”

– Beth Potratz, Drive My Way President and CEO

About Drive My Way

Drive My Way™ is a next-generation recruiting marketplace powered by a patented and proprietary platform that matches CDL and non-CDL truck drivers and owner operators with jobs based on their professional qualifications and personal lifestyle preferences.

Drive My Way is making truck driver recruiting personal again by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship and matching truck drivers with jobs that allow them to live the life they want, doing a job they love. Drive My Way partners with employers to start recruiting for retention, creating meaningful connections for employers to turn into lasting relationships.

Comprehensive CDL Recruitment Solutions

Ready to start recruiting the right drivers? Our solutions experts are happy to answer any questions and show you how Drive My Way uniquely approaches CDL driver recruitment.

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