The Right Fit for Drivers with Beth Potratz

Beth Potratz and Joe Lynch discuss The Right Fit for Drivers. Beth is the Founder and CEO of Drive My Way, a unique, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences.

About Beth Potratz

Beth Potratz, Co-Founder and CEO for Drive My Way, has over 20 years of experience. Beth is an innovative, forward-thinking HR professional who is disrupting truck driver recruiting by treating the driver as a consumer in the employment relationship and making recruiting personal again. Beth is passionate about helping people find a meaningful career that fits their lifestyle. Prior to Drive My Way, Beth built a successful HR consulting practice serving organizations in a variety of industries and held senior positions at Unilever, Rockwell Automation and Helene Curtis. Beth earned a Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources from Cleveland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication from Loyola University of Chicago. Beth resides in Cleveland, Ohio and enjoys spending time with family.

About Drive My Way

Drive My Way is a unique, online, personalized recruiting service that matches CDL truck drivers with available jobs based on their qualifications and personal preferences. It makes the challenge of finding the right employer and the ideal driver much easier than traditional recruiting sites. Through its one-of-a-kind Match My Way™ technology, Drive My Way brings employers and CDL truck drivers together for the best possible fit. Ultimately, employers benefit from the ability to identify which drivers best match their opportunities — and drivers find fulfilling employment that suits their personal preferences regarding schedule, location, benefits and other perks. With Drive My Way, employers can expedite the hiring process and lower recruiting costs, and drivers can search confidentially and use the Match My Way score to identify better-matched jobs. At Drive My Way, we strive to put you in control. The company tagline is My life. My job. My way™. And they mean it.

Key Takeaways: The Right Fit for Drivers

• Drive My Way is a CDL driver recruiting company revolutionizing the industry by putting the focus back on individual needs and preferences. They aim to create win-win situations for both drivers and employers, leading to happier drivers, lower turnover, and ultimately, a stronger supply chain.
• Drive My Way's unique, online, and personalized approach to CDL recruiting delivers the following advantages: 
• Personalized Driver Matching: Drive My Way uses a sophisticated algorithm that matches drivers with jobs based on over 20 unique criteria, including desired routes, pay, benefits, and company culture. This ensures drivers find jobs they truly love, reducing dissatisfaction and turnover.
• Empowering Drivers: Unlike traditional recruiters, Drive My Way puts drivers in control. They create their own profiles, choose which jobs to see, and communicate directly with employers. This gives them the freedom and flexibility to find the perfect fit.
• Reducing Hassle for Employers: Finding qualified drivers can be a time-consuming and expensive headache. Drive My Way takes the pain out of the process by sourcing pre-qualified candidates who match their specific needs. They also offer tools to streamline onboarding and communication.
• Focus on Retention: Drive My Way understands that happy drivers are productive drivers. They offer resources and support to help drivers succeed in their jobs, leading to increased retention and lower costs for employers.
• Data-Driven Approach: Drive My Way leverages data and analytics to continuously improve their matching algorithm and platform. This ensures they're always adapting to the changing needs of the industry and providing the best possible experience for drivers and employers.
• Commitment to Diversity: Drive My Way is actively working to attract and retain drivers from underrepresented groups in the trucking industry. They believe in creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, which benefits everyone.
• Positive Industry Impact: By improving the driver experience and reducing turnover, Drive My Way is helping to make the trucking industry a more attractive career option. This is crucial for ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services across the country.
• The Drive My Way team is all about making drivers and employers happy, driving the industry forward, and ultimately, keeping America moving!

Learn More About The Right Fit for Drivers

Beth Potratz | LinkedIn

Drive My Way | LinkedIn

Drive My Way | Website

Our Story, Our Mission, and Our Team - Drive My Way

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