A truck driver referral program is a recruiting strategy where current CDL drivers recommend qualified candidates in exchange for bonuses, helping trucking companies improve hiring speed, strengthen fleet capacity, and increase driver retention.

It's a weird time for fuel right now. With most of the world's supply under a tightened grip, prices keep rising, which isn't great news for independent contractors and owner-operators.

Is it time to take a step back from being an owner-operator? To sell your truck and join a carrier as a company driver?

Fuel prices are everywhere in the news right now, and not exactly for the best reasons. Trucking companies, truck drivers, and regular commuters are all concerned about the increase (and uncertainty) in prices and what it means for their wallets.

If you've ever applied for an over-the-road (OTR) truck driving job, you've likely seen something like this: "Six months OTR experience required," or "One year of OTR experience required." You might've then asked yourself: "How do I build experience when I need experience to get started?"