Feb 27, 2019
Rob Wayne is the director of safety and recruiting at GetGo Transportation. Rob talks with host, Chad Hendricks about how his experience as a driver has helped his recruitment and retention efforts, and why speaking the drivers’ language can be a tremendous asset.
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- Why Rob decided to get his CDL and become a driver to help him better understand the industry
- Why Rob made the transition from driver to management, and how knowledge gained as a driver helped with his new position
- How Rob was able to promote a focus on safety and get drivers on board with the changes
- How onboard camera systems and financial incentives have been key components in encouraging safe driving
- How Rob is working to integrate his safe driving initiatives into his driver training process
- Why Rob is wanting to create a “Driver of the Year” award and prize linked to the safety metrics he tracks
- How Rob generates recruiting leads, and what retention efforts have been most successful for GetGo
- How Rob is preparing for his older driver force to begin retiring, and why he’s looking toward recruiting younger drivers
- Why “home daily” routes aren’t always everything they appear to be, and why longer routes can actually be less exhausting
How to contact Rob Wayne:
- Website: www.getgotransportation.com