Driver Recruiting ROI Calculator

Your Recruiting Comparison

Average cost per hire in trucking (industry data)

Industry average hire rate (applications to hires)

Apex average hire rate for clients

Annual driver turnover at large carriers

Pre-Qualified Candidates

We screen every applicant for experience, clean MVR, and DOT compliance before they reach your desk.

Tenstreet Integration

Direct integration with the industry's leading driver application platform for seamless processing.

Active Engagement

We stay in touch with candidates throughout the process, reducing ghosting and keeping them engaged.

Fleet-Specific Matching

We match drivers to your specific needs — route types, home time, pay structure, and equipment.

What is cost per hire?

Cost per hire includes all expenses associated with recruiting a new driver: job advertising, recruiter time, background checks, drug testing, onboarding, and the cost of empty trucks while positions remain unfilled. Industry averages range from $5,000-$12,000 per hire.

Why is the industry hire rate only 1%?

Most fleets cast a wide net with generic job postings, resulting in hundreds of unqualified applications. Without proper screening and engagement, 99% of applicants don't meet requirements or lose interest during the process.

How does Apex achieve 7% hire rates?

We focus on quality over quantity. Our targeted sourcing, pre-qualification screening, active candidate engagement, and fleet-specific matching means fewer, better-qualified candidates who are genuinely interested in your positions.

Is the 7% rate guaranteed?

We guarantee a minimum number of qualified applications in writing before you sign up. While individual results vary, our fleet-wide average is 7%. We'll discuss specific expectations based on your hiring needs during our consultation.

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