Episode #29: The 2026 Driver Recruiting & Retention Predictions Special

About this episode

Priscilla and Scott discuss predictions for truck driver recruiting and retention in 2026, along with pop culture insights and listener contributions.

What does 2026 have in store for truck driver recruiting and retention and beyond? Flying trucks? Scott finally learning TikTok dances? In this year-end special, Priscilla and Scott break down the industry trends they expect to dominate 2026, explore a few pop culture curveballs, and even highlight some listener predictions. Grab your crystal ball, tune in, and settle in. Show Notes: Hey Santa – Wilson Phillips Last Christmas – Wham! Little Drummer Boy – Justin Bieber The Paper Hunter Yurachek's '6 7' Joke on ESPN Wicked: For Good Lead Assist Agentic Email Us: theresourcepodcastt@gmail.com ppeters@conversionia.com scottdismuke@pdateam.com

People in this episode

Host: Priscilla Peters

Topics covered

• truck driver recruiting
• retention predictions
• industry trends
• pop culture
• listener predictions

Keywords

• truck drivers
• recruiting
• retention
• 2026 predictions
• industry trends
• pop culture
• listener predictions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN, Conversionia, PDA Team

Books & works: Hey Santa, Last Christmas, Little Drummer Boy, The Paper Hunter

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