Friday, July 25, 2014

WIT Careers Hiring Hints

Tip 1: Use a descriptive job title — job seekers often search by keyword.
Tip 2: Review your employer account on WIT Careers. Make sure all your information is up-to-date and easily accessible — from contact information to applying for a position at your company.
Tip 3: Source candidates proactively, don't wait for them to apply. Search our resume database for the best candidates and reach out to them. 

WIT - Attention Trucking Companies!

Encourage your drivers to submit a two-minute video for WIT's I HEART TRUCKING contest. Winners will be announced at the Great American Trucking Show in August.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

WIT Member of the Month • July 2014 • Robin Grapa • So Many Miles


I began dreaming up grand adventures I could take in this thing we call life after nearly losing it all to Aplastic Anemia when I was 18 years old. It’s a bone marrow disease (not cancer), where in simple terms, your body stops making blood. I suffered some serious seizures, which were a rare side effect of my treatment, and the doctors weren’t sure I’d pull through afterward. But I did. View Full Article Here




Wednesday, July 23, 2014

QUICK TIPS: For Trucking Beginners

Truck drivers are an essential part of the shipping industry, transporting goods and raw materials to retail locations, distribution centers, warehouses, and front doors. Becoming a truck driver offers access to a steady source of income and freedom for those who enjoy being on the open road. Drivers have a responsibility to the company they work for, pedestrians, and other drivers on the road to drive in a responsible manner. For new drivers just breaking into the industry, there is a lot to learn in order to be a proficient driver and find steady work.