Hire Truckers Podcast
Episodes
Is Freight Back? with Aaron Craddock, Ep. 59
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are hearing quick shifts in the industry from freight rates, tender rejects to fleet feedback. What are you seeing? Join the conversation today.
Leadership & Capacity with Aaron Craddock, Ep. 58
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Aaron Craddock as he shares insight on leadership, follow through and capacity.
Why Driver Pipelines Strain and How Preparation, Fit, and Alignment Create Durability, Ep. 57
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amanda Worthen and Ginger W. Craddock as they talk about setting up fleet process in recruiting with communication and alignment top of mind.
Vision Becoming Reality, Ep. 56
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in with Aaron Craddock has he discusses vision and goal setting the past few years and watching vision come to life in 2026 with the HireTruckers...
Smarter Tech, Stronger Self, Ep. 55
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Brad Hackett and Aaron Craddock as they talk about the implications and opportunity around AI in Truck Driver Recruiting, as well as gratitude an...
Maximize Your Fleet’s Potential Through Talent Alignment, Ep. 54
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 pourin...
Building and Growing with Aaron Craddock, Ep. 53
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Aaron and Ginger Craddock as they discuss personal growth, business growth and the origins of the Trucking Clicks and Hire Truckers Brands.
The Go Giver with Bob Burg, Ep. 52
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Ep. 51: The Best of 2025 with Ginger Craddock
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we wrap up 2025 with a lookback at the best advice from 2026 in truck driver recruiting!
Ep. 50: Own with Intention with Lauren Craddock
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron and Lauren Craddock share how minimalism has given them back the physical and mental space needed to grow businesses and their young children wi...
Ep. 49: From Volume to Value: Smarter Driver Recruiting and the Power of Vision
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Aaron Craddock as he recaps the Trucking Clicks and Hire Trucker company origin and shares powerful tips on how to recruit truck drivers.
Ep. 48: Tariffs and Trucks, How Trade Policy Impacts Every Mile with Jon Gold
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pol...
Ep. 47: How 2.3 Million Truckers Became Everyday Heroes
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Goetsch joins the Hire Truckers Podcast team to talk about building a culture and communication systems that scale to produce life saving impac...
Ep. 46: Levelling Up Safety & Compliance with Brian Runnels
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Ep. 45 - From Dispatcher to Disruptor: Ellen Voie’s Mission to Move the Trucking Industry Forward
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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!
Ep. 44 - What Radical Honesty Costs and Why It Matters with Aaron Craddock
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From processing the tragic death of Charlie Kirk to lessons learned in business, faith, and family, Aaron explores why telling the truth matters even ...
Ep. 43 - Handle Layoffs with Maturity, Not Mayhem with Elisha Grayson
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the career you’ve poured yourself into suddenly shifts, or even disappears? On this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, host Gin...
Ep. 42 - Work Life Balance in Trucking with Aaron Craddock
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Ep. 41 - Supporting Our Drivers with Hailey Betham
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
Ep. 40 - From Crisis to Connection, meet Alexandra Christman
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Alexandra, a Client Success Manager and communication expert, turned her battle with brain cancer into a source of strength that drives h...
Ep. 39 - AI, The Future of Trucking with Aaron Craddock
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 38: Why Drivers Leave, and How to Fix It with Caleb Gee
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Gee, Senior Driver Hiring Manager at Nussbaum, shares how servant leadership, radical honesty, and a growth mindset shape his approach to recrui...
Ep. 37: How Rikki Becker Fell Into Trucking and Driver Recruiting
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Ginger Craddock interviews Rikki Becker, Director of Contract Services at Admiral Merchants Motor Freigh...
Ep. 36: Stay Curious or Get Left Behind with Wayne Skinner
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ginger Craddock and Wayne Skinner as they dive deep in what it takes to excel and grow in an increasingly competitive Transportation Industry. ...
Ep. 35: Building Healthy Teams with Emily Walton
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ginger Craddock and Emily Walton as they discuss tactics for building teams by developing self awareness and focusing on personal growth.
Ep. 34: Keep Dreaming, Keep Moving, and Don't Stop with Aaron Craddock
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, Aaron Craddock shares his vision for the industry!___Welcome to episode 34 of the Hire Truckers Podcast...
Ep. 33: Building Impactful Relationships with Willie Nelson
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Willie Nelson to learn about the benefits of joining the Texas Trucking Association and hear relationship building tips from the Professional Fri...
Ep. 32: Fostering Community through Social Media with Melanie Moore
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melanie Moore as she shares the Social Media Tips & Strategies that help her foster genuine community online!
Ep. 31 : Holistic Health for Truck Drivers with Jason Douglass
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Douglass has used his personal journey towards mental health to create a holistic health package at James H Clark and Son, inc. that includes me...
Ep. 30: Building Culture with Intention with Keith Stelzer
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 30: Join Keith Stelzer as he shares practical advice on building and growing a healthy company culture in an ever-changing world.
Ep 29: Listening and Growing with Aaron Craddock
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in a special episode where we flip the camera around and interview our host Aaron Craddock. Aaron shares about his growth journey in listening...
Ep. 28: Learning & Leading with Luma Brighter Learning and Dr. Gina Anderson
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join, award winning author, Dr. Gina Anderson to hear about the power of life-long learning and the uniting benefits of having a mascot with purpose!
Ep. 27: Leading with Dignity & Respect with Dawn Erickson
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 27: Dawn Erickson shares her experience in leading with dignity and respect. Whether with customers, team members or the community they serve Dawn...
Ep. 26: Best Recruiting Tips of 2024
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've combined the 9 Best Recruiting Tips of 2024 into one insightful episode. You won't want to miss this!
Ep. 25: Best Personal Growth Tips of 2024
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for the 2024 Wrap Up where we've bundled the Best Personal Growth Tips from the 2024 Hire Truckers Podcast into one convenient listen!
Ep. 24: The Women-Owned Business Initiative with Bobbi Leach
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expediter Services is fast approaching the 300 mark for new women owned businesses created! They support women in every step along the way to create t...
Ep. 23: Personal and Professional Growth with Sarah Kate Robison
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 23 - Join Sarah Kate Robison as she discusses her journey into the industry and how the genuine relationships she has made positively impact her l...
Ep. 22: Seeking Out Blessings with Kelley Jones
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kelley Jones and Aaron Craddock as they talk about seeking blessings, finding the beauty in this crazy world, and practicing radical honesty when...
Ep. 21: Truck Driver Health Crisis and PROJECT 61 with Jeremy Reymer
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Project 61 exists to increase the 61-year life expectancy for Truck Drivers. Join the Step challenge today to increase awareness and provide resourc...
Ep. 20: Find Joy in the Journey with Ginger Craddock
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find Joy in the Journey as Ginger Craddock and Aaron Craddock discuss growing a business, maintaining a growth mindset and expanding the mountaintop f...
Ep. 19: Overcoming Obstacles with Melissa Johnson
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Melissa Johnson at Usher Transport as she shares her advice on overcoming obstacles and being who you decide to be. Known for her positive attitu...
Ep. 18: Treating Drivers like People with Luke Wimberly
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Luke Wimberly as he breaks down the roll of Operations in Driver Retention and gives tips on building authentic relationships with the drivers in...
Ep. 17: Supporting Drivers and Making It Fun with Tracy Rushing
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Rushing and the team RE Garrison are a case study in building a health culture. From truck driver support to company values they constantly work...
Ep. 16: Transferrable Skills in Recruiting with Kimberly DeBoe
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly DeBoe shares her journey across multiple industries throughout her careers. She leans into the transferrable skills and leadership lessons th...
Ep. 15 - Recruiting Insights with Kendra Patton-Richard
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kendra Patton-Richard shares her experience from 17 years in the Transportation Recruiting Industry. From insights on data to leadership, Kendra is a ...
Ep. 14 - Leading by Example with Chris Harbin
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and leading by example.--Chris Harbin gives a Masterclass in leadership by showing up and...
Ep. 13 - Lessons in Leadership with Elisha Grayson
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elisha Grayson takes us along on her journey into the trucking industry sharing the lessons she's learned as a leader, women and parent along the way!...
Ep. 12 - Building Authentic Relationships with Stacy Presgrove and Sandy Hutto
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy and Sandie share their insights on the relationship building and great communication at the core of Hobby Lobby's team culture.---Stacy and Sand...
Ep. 11 - Find your Happiness with Deborah Gee
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Deborah Gee on how to overcome tragedy and find happiness. Deborah shares less...
Ep. 10 - Available and Trustworthy Recruiting with Rodney Eaves
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where Rodney Eaves and Aaron Craddock discuss, healthy habits, fighting addiction, and improving r...
Ep. 9 - Relationships that Improve Retention with Terry Tesch
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Hire Truckers Podcast, where we learn from Terry Tesch on how to build real relationships with drivers that reduce fleet t...
Ep. 8 - Wreaths Across America with Courtney George
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how living with purpose and telling our stories can help us heal and grow with Courtney George in the 8th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.-...
Ep. 7 - Grow & Retain with Sadie Church
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how maintaining a growth mindset and open communication can improve recruiting and retention with Sadie Church in the 7th episode of the Hire Tr...
Ep. 6 - How To Be A Better Recruiting Leader with Conner Bane
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn powerful tips for becoming a better recruiting leader from Conner Bane in the 6th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.---Welcome to Episode 6 o...
Ep. 5 - Truckers Against Trafficking with Micah Larsen
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888Dive into the positive impacts of Truckers Against Trafficking in the 5th episode of the Hire Trucker...
Ep. 4 - Leadership in Recruiting with Randy Scheel
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into actionable insights surrounding leadership and building great teams in recruiting in the 4th episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast.---Welcome...
Ep. 3 - Becoming Your Best Self in Recruiting with Brad Hackett
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the HireTruckers Podcast, we dive deep into becoming your best self as a director of recruiting & effective leadership tactics...
Ep. 2 - Retention, People & Culture with Lance Christensen
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the Hire Truckers Podcast, we dive deep into building a great culture and investing in the top people to hire more truckers!---Wel...
Ep. 1 - Labor & Freight Economics with Ron Hetrick
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Hire Truckers Podcast! We launch with a very insightful conversation with a labor economics expert, Ron Hetrick.---Welcome...
Ep. 0 - Welcome to The Hire Truckers Podcast
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 0 to the Hire Truckers Podcast! This episode's goal is to inform you of the intent behind this podcast, and why it matters to you--...