When It May Be Time to Use a Third-Party Driver Recruiting Company — And When It’s a Mistake

There’s a moment most small fleet owners reach — usually late at night, staring at parked trucks — where the thought creeps in: “Maybe I just need help finding drivers.” It sounds simple. Logical, even. But recruiting isn’t just about finding people. It’s about filtering, selling, onboarding, and retaining — all at the same time. And that’s where many small carriers get tripped up. Third-party driver recruiting companies can be powerful tools. They can also become expensive crutches that mask deeper p ...