Hire Truckers Podcast

Join Brad Hackett and Aaron Craddock as they talk about the implications and opportunity around AI in Truck Driver Recruiting, as well as gratitude and their personal growth journeys. 

Do you have a retention issue or an alignment issue? Fleets that treat the symptoms without identifying the root cause often feel like they are pouring water into a bucket with holes. In this special episode, Ginger Craddock, a Kobe Certified Consultant breaks down some core principles that often end up being the root cause to fleet turnover. You don't miss it!

Join Aaron and Ginger Craddock as they discuss personal growth, business growth and the origins of the Trucking Clicks and Hire Truckers Brands.

Join us for a very SPECIAL Ep. 52 with award winning author, Bob Burg. The Go Giver has been a powerful part of our history at Trucking Clicks and it's an honor to have Bob join us to celebrate two full years of the Hire Truckers Podcast! 

Tune in as we wrap up 2025 with a lookback at the best advice from 2026 in truck driver recruiting!

Aaron and Lauren Craddock share how minimalism has given them back the physical and mental space needed to grow businesses and their young children with intention.

Join Aaron Craddock as he recaps the Trucking Clicks and Hire Trucker company origin and shares powerful tips on how to recruit truck drivers. 

Every mile of freight — from a port to a warehouse to a neighborhood store — is connected by a chain. And when that chain gets pulled by trade policy, every link feels the strain.Tariffs. They sound like something that happens in Washington. But for truckers, retailers, ranchers, and consumers — tariffs show up in prices, in paychecks, and in the cost of keeping America moving. Join Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain & Customs Policy National Retail Federation and Ginger Craddock to discuss the impact of current trade policy on the trucking industry. 

Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impact. Truckers against Trafficking is working with over 2.3 million truck drivers to save people from human trafficking.

Join Brian Runnels from TVC Pro-driver to learn about his transition from behind the wheel and his career long commitment to Safety and Compliance.

Ellen covers her journey in and around the Trucking Industry and how it's formed her leadership style and led her to author several books!

From processing the tragic death of Charlie Kirk to lessons learned in business, faith, and family, Aaron explores why telling the truth matters even when it costs you.  In this special episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares a deeply personal reflection on the power and the price of radical honesty. Aaron shares some of his personal story and values around his faith in Jesus, and biblical worldview of family to create human flourishing.He discusses how radical honesty shapes recruiting, leadership, and unity in the trucking industry, and why embracing both truth and love is essential for real progress. This episode is packed with stories from his own journey, including time studying Buddhism in Thailand, considering seminary, and building businesses rooted in boldness and truth. Aaron invites listeners to examine their own leadership and lives.Takeaways:The role of honesty in building stronger fleets and recruiting strategiesWhy truth mattersHow bold leadership impacts business, family, and faithPractical ways to lead with integrity in the trucking industryWhether you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or leader in any space, this episode challenges you to stand for truth, even when it costs you.

What happens when the career you’ve poured yourself into suddenly shifts, or even disappears? On this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, host Ginger Craddock sits down with Elisha Grayson to talk about navigating unexpected job transitions in the trucking and driver recruiting industry.Elisha shares her real experience of being laid off, the emotions that followed, and how she turned a season of uncertainty into growth, resilience, and opportunity. Together, Ginger and Elisha explore:How to process layoffs and career pivots with professionalismWhy maturity and emotional resilience matter more than perfectionHow to control your narrative on LinkedIn and in your networkThe risks and opportunities for recruiters in today’s trucking industryThe future of recruiting: AI and automation paired with human connectionIf you’re a fleet executive, recruiter, or trucking leader, this conversation offers encouragement and practical strategies to face change with courage and wisdom.📌 Learn more at HireTruckers.com 📌 Powered by TruckingClicks.com

Aaron Craddock tackles the elusive Work / Life Balance issue head on in this episode as he shares about a recent trip his young family prioritized this summer. 

Join Ginger Craddock and Hailey Betham from TCA to discuss upcoming legislation and the priority of the TSA in providing voice to our Truck Drivers needs. 

Discover how Alexandra, a Client Success Manager and communication expert, turned her battle with brain cancer into a source of strength that drives her passion for helping trucking companies hire smarter. In this powerful episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, we explore resilience, motherhood, and what it takes to succeed in driver recruitment.

AI is taking the Trucking Industry by storm. Are you on the forefront of innovation? Aaron Craddock walks you through practical ways to learn and test AI.

Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager at Nussbaum, shares how servant leadership, radical honesty, and a growth mindset shape his approach to recruiting and family life. From adopting three kids to building a fleet culture drivers stay for, Caleb brings practical wisdom and real-world perspective.In this episode, we dive into:Why drivers really leave (and how to fix it)How to build a team-first, people-driven cultureRecruiting with radical honesty, not empty promisesThe connection between leadership at home and at workThis episode blends heart and hard-earned insight for recruiters, fleet leaders, and anyone building something that lasts.Learn more at nussbaum.com Connect with Caleb Gee on LinkedIn Need better recruiting results? Visit truckingclicks.com

In this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Ginger Craddock interviews Rikki Becker, Director of Contract Services at Admiral Merchants Motor Freight. Rikki shares how she went from selling cosmetics at Macy’s to becoming a key leader in driver recruiting and retention.She opens up about how empathy, timing, and honest communication have helped her retain high-performing drivers—and why recognizing drivers in meaningful ways matters now more than ever.You’ll learn:Why empathy builds trust in recruitingHow to identify the right-fit driversCreative retention strategies that actually workWhat makes Admiral Merchants differentHow to support Owner Operators as business partnersWhether you’re a recruiting director, fleet executive, or industry pro looking to scale, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiring takeaways.📌 Learn more at: https://www.hiretruckers.com 📞 Sponsored by: https://www.truckingclicks.com – Need more qualified leads or better recruiting strategy? Reach out today.#DriverRecruiting #TruckingRetention #HireTruckersPodcast

Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry.  ___Stay on top of the trends by staying curious.  Experiment and implement AI solutions in your industry.  Be irreplaceable talent at your company.