Gulf Relay

Andy Vanzant made an appearance on The Relay with Madelon Cook to give an update on the state of the trucking market this week. After what industry veterans are calling the worst market in 30 years, are we able to see the light at the end of this tunnel? Tune into our website for the full episode: https://lnkd.in/g6HdJaV3 #trucking #logistics #hiringdrivers #marketupdate

WILLIAM EVERETT, JR if full of quotable phrases. Our favorite one right now is: "Driving may be simple, but it's not easy". The concept of being a truck driver is a simple one, but there is so much work that goes into it behind the scenes from drivers and office staff alike. For example, our safety team went to the American Trucking Associations SSHR conference where they heard about changes in the industry, common practices amongst our peers, and more. Take a listen to any episode of The Relay and it's easy to understand why William's quote resonates with us. It may be simple, but it's not easy. https://lnkd.in/gVKs4rqZ #therelay #cldlife #SSHR #trucking

Days on the road can make drivers feel untethered and lonely. In this week's blog, we talk about how important it is for CDL drivers to build a network of people to keep them feeling their best. We also cover ways for drivers to build support systems for themselves while they're out on the road. And, of course, any of our Gulf Relay drivers are welcome to call our recruiters or their dispatchers and planners or safety department at any time. The full blog is up on our website now: https://lnkd.in/g_XagqPJ #respect #cdllife #hiringdrivers

Brett Hutchins: Businessman, Cattle Rancher, Truck Driver, and... Data Analyst? The man just can't stop. Watch our most recent episode of The Relay with Brett Hutchins: https://lnkd.in/gyQbd9PR Highlights from this week’s conversation include: - Performance Data Analysis - Recruiting and Education - Challenges of Truck Driving - Market Conditions and Communication #trucking #hiringdrivers #assettrucking

In any market, it's crucial to remember that investing in new technologies can yield significant returns. We evaluate each opportunity to ensure a substantial ROI - whether that's to our bottom line or in increasing the wellness of our team. As a driver-centric company, our investments primarily focus on enhancing our drivers' lives in three key ways. Discover more by exploring the carousel below or reading our full blog on our website: https://lnkd.in/gNCh82k3 #trucking #hiringdrivers #freighttech

While we were down at the TDCs, we filmed an episode of #TheRelay with one of our newer drivers, James May. James is a golden ray of sunshine - he respects everyone, refuses to let people get under his skin, stays in touch with his community, and even has a couple of side hustles. Get to know James more: https://lnkd.in/gkUrN_Z7 #Trucking #Logistics

In our last episode of The Relay, 10-year Gulf Relay driver, Jason Grimes, talked about the importance of drivers following market changes. This week, we're sharing three key ways our driver force has kept themselves informed. Share with a driver you know! https://lnkd.in/dST4RtQk #trucking #truckdriver #cdl #ownerops

How are drivers surviving the worst trucking market in over 30 years? One of our owner-operators, Jason Grimes, shares how he stays informed on the market, how he finds the most productive routes for himself, and how he has had to adjust his expectations. Learn how he's stayed successful in this week's episode: https://lnkd.in/gpy7dmjh

For mid to large-sized trucking companies, communicating with driver fleets is a challenge. Though our dispatchers, planners, and recruiters speak with each of our 250 drivers over the phone every week, phone calls aren't an ideal option when trying to disperse time-sensitive information to our entire fleet. In-person meetings feel the best, but aren't ideal for drivers who don't live near our company terminals. In-truck communication systems have made it easy to send out important updates and safety reminders, but they don't promote driver feedback. Social media is great, but not all drivers want to engage there. Larger trucking companies have to be using a blend of all three communication styles to spread updates and information. Even using these strategies in tandem, the driver is still in control of whether or not they pay attention. We will always continue to invest our time and revenue into keeping our fleet informed and safe, because that's what we can control. #safety #trucking #truckdrivers

This is our third year with drivers competing at the Mississippi State Truck Driving Championships. Good luck to all the drivers and all the volunteers setting up the course!! Check out our Facebook Page on Friday and Saturday to see the work behind the scenes and some great shots of our drivers doing their thing! https://lnkd.in/ge9qVE2j WILLIAM EVERETT, JR Marcus Myers #americantruckingassociation #trucking #hiringdrivers #safety #tdc2024