The Rig on Wheels Show Radio: The #1 Podcast for Truck Driver Recruitment & Retention

This week on The Rig on Wheels Show, host Kameel E. Gaines shines a spotlight on the men and women who keep America moving: truck drivers. In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, this episode explores why appreciation must be more than a holiday—it has to be a culture.

Through the show’s three pillars—Recruitment, Retention, and Safety—Kameel unpacks how genuine appreciation transforms every part of the trucking industr...

In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show on Wreaths Across America Radio, Kameel E. Gaines explores how disconnection between recruiting and safety departments can quietly damage trust—and push good drivers away.

When drivers are told one thing during hiring but experience something completely different on the job, it creates confusion, frustration, and early turnover. Kameel shares personal stories, including one about a recruiter...

The U.S. DOT has launched an English-only crackdown on truck drivers — threatening funding to states, freezing visas, and raising the stakes for recruiters, carriers, and drivers nationwide. In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, host Kameel E. Gaines breaks down the recruitment, retention, and safety impact of the policy, shares personal stories of immigrant drivers, and challenges whether this is truly about safety or just sc...

In the wake of the August 12th crash, trucking regulators have moved fast — cracking down on English-language testing and pausing work visas for foreign drivers. In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, host Kameel E. Gaines breaks down what these new rules mean for fleets struggling to recruit, retain, and operate safely. From shrinking driver pools to rising retention pressure, discover how your fleet can adapt right now to sta...

AI is changing trucking — but is it helping recruiters and drivers or pushing them out of the industry?

In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, host Kameel E. Gaines breaks down the truth about AI in trucking recruitment, driver retention, and safety technology. From AI bots screening driver applications to predictive analytics flagging turnover risks, to dashcams that feel like “Big Brother,” we explore where AI belongs in truck...

In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show on Wreaths Across America Radio, Kameel E. Gaines explores how disconnection between recruiting and safety departments can quietly damage trust—and push good drivers away.

When drivers are told one thing during hiring but experience something completely different on the job, it creates confusion, frustration, and early turnover. Kameel shares personal stories, including one about a recruiter...

Hiring the wrong truck driver doesn’t just lead to empty seats—it can cost your fleet time, money, and even its reputation. In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, Kameel E. Gaines reveals why rushed recruiting decisions hurt small and mid-sized trucking companies the most. Learn how one bad hire can create FMCSA violations, skyrocketing insurance rates, and high driver turnover.

Discover actionable tips to: ✅ Attract qualified d...

Most fleets wait until after orientation to start thinking about retention, but by then, it’s often too late.

In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, Kameel E. Gaines exposes the costly mistakes carriers make before the driver ever pulls their first load. From bait-and-switch recruiting tactics to lack of structure during orientation, she breaks down why turnover is often baked into the hiring process.

Learn how to lead with hones...

Feeling ignored by drivers despite doing everything right?

You’re not alone—and you’re not the problem. In this powerful episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, host Kameel E. Gaines breaks down why good drivers ghost great companies, the hidden emotional cost of recruitment silence, and what small fleets can do to flip the script.

Discover the mindset shift that helped Kameel transform Rig on Wheels into a trusted brand drivers want to ...

The Rig on Wheels Show Radio goes deep into the squeeze facing mid-sized fleets.

Why are the megas and the micros thriving—but the carriers with 50, 75, or 100 trucks barely hanging on?

Kameel E. Gaines shares the truth about what’s draining these businesses, from regulatory weight and cash flow gaps to recruitment burnout—and gives a blueprint to fight back.

Catch new episodes every Thursday at 3 PM Central on Spotify, iHeart, TuneIn...

The Rig on Wheels Show Radio is the go-to podcast for truck driver recruitment, retention, and fleet success. Hosted by industry expert Kameel E. Gaines, we tackle the biggest hiring challenges, from stopping driver ghosting to building a winning follow-up process. Listen every Tuesday at 3 PM Eastern on Wreaths Across America Radio and catch new episodes Thursdays at 3 PM Central on YouTube, iHeart, TuneIn, Deezer, and Spotify. St...

Fleets are wasting money on outdated recruiting strategies—and most don’t even realize it. In this episode of The Rig on Wheels Show, Kameel E. Gaines exposes the biggest myths in truck driver recruiting, why job boards and sign-on bonuses aren’t the answer, and what ACTUALLY works to hire and retain drivers. If your trucks are still parked despite spending thousands on recruiting, this episode is a must-listen!

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Struggling to compete with mega carriers? In this episode of The Rig On Wheels Show, host Kameel Gaines shares powerful recruitment and retention strategies tailored for small and mid-sized trucking companies. Learn how to attract top drivers, build a strong company culture, and use social media to stand out. 🚛💡

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