I need somebody to call me

Drivers (or leads for any type of job) who speak to a recruiter the same day they apply are nearly 2x more likely to show up to orientation. Wait until tomorrow? Hire probability drops 30–40%. Wait 3 days? Most never convert. Speed isn’t pressure. Speed is clarity. Speed matters!!!

Lead Contact Rate By Response Time • 0–5 Minutes: 60–70% Contact Rate • 5–30 Minutes: 30–40% • 1+ Hour: 10–15% Executive Takeaway: Most “Bad Leads” Aren’t Low-Intent Drivers. They’re The Result Of Slow Follow-Up. Speed Creates Conversations. Conversations Create Hires.

When speaking with a driver, I highlight why working with ME a Third Party, is so valuable to them, as a driver. This makes the drivers value me and return more calls to the companies and me, especially when they know: - that I do not send their applications everywhere, only to the places that the driver feels is a good fit.  - If there isn't anything, then I will call back when there is or have them call in every few weeks.  - I do let them know that we work with and that I am an agent for many companies and not just one or two, so I have access to many jobs and runs not publicly available. Not just for one or two companies. Therefore, we can shoot them straight and do not have to lie for a hire. - We can shop jobs with the driver without the other companies knowing. This ensures that we are getting the best available job in that driver's area that matches his qualifications and needs. No wasted time on jobs that do not!  - These things build trust and let the driver know that you are there to work for them and not the carriers so much. They like this. Especially knowing that you are not blasting their info to jobs they do not want or qualify for.  Make them feel like you are their concierge service for all things jobs!

How to Prepare Your Driver Recruiting for Q1 2026 90% of drivers get contacted by other carriers every week. 46.8% are actively job hunting right now. And Morgan Stanley just forecasted that regulatory changes could remove 5% of industry capacity in 2026. This week’s newsletter breaks down: - The 5 data points reshaping the driver market - A quick self-check to see if you’re actually ready for Q1 - The 3 actions you need to take before January 1 The fleets preparing now will hire better drivers, faster, at lower cost-per-hire. The ones waiting until January will be scrambling to fill seats while competitors have already locked in their Q1 hires. Read full breakdown below https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-prepare-your-driver-recruiting-q1-2026-jackie-mcmanus-dlmte?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via Jett Express’s Brad Hackett Reveals the Big Four Drivers Really Want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghQKP9U5sPw 2026 is going to be HUGE!!!