With over 30 years in the trucking industry, I’ve journeyed through various facets of this field, from operating as an OTR driver to leading the charge in driver recruitment. My career spans 22 years on the road, including contractor work in challenging environments like Iraq and Afghanistan, and over a decade dedicated to the mission of driver recruitment and retention.Today, I’m proud to serve as Driver Recruiter at Sutton Transport and as President and Director of Innovation at Star Behaviors LLC. My role in recruitment is not just about filling seats; it’s about finding individuals whose values, skills, and behaviors align with the companies they serve. I believe the key to lasting retention and stronger fleets lies in Predictive Hiring and Behavioral Assessments, which reveal the qualities that make drivers not only a good fit but exceptional contributors.Throughout my career, I've challenged the status quo in an industry that often resists change. I believe that turnover and retention issues can be solved, but only when we look beyond conventional hiring metrics and prioritize core values and behavior-based assessments. My team at Star Behaviors is committed to making that change happen, and our Star Behaviors Assessment Platform is already helping carriers achieve lower turnover, better safety ratings, and improved productivity.