NATDA Magazine Jul/Aug 2020 | Page 56

“...we tried to offer online onboarding but the technology then just wasn’t able to keep up. Now, everything works fine. Just about anyone can Zoom.” Bennett DriveAway has been the transport company that dealers count on since 1986. “We are the people who deliver trailers,” exclaimed Bob Leedy, business development manager at Bennett DriveAway. In spite of the coronavirus, Bennett DriveAway recently expanded its fleet and continues to hire professional contractors. To accommodate social distancing and ensure that the company’s drivers stay safe, Bennett DriveAway has implemented a virtual onboarding system. “Several years ago we tried to offer online onboarding but the technology then just wasn’t able to keep up. Now, everything works fine. Just about anyone can Zoom,” mentioned Leedy. Adjusting its business practices during the pandemic was not only a necessity but also gave Bennett DriveAway the opportunity to streamline processes. Offering a new way of onboarding for independent contractors has given the company an advantage when it comes to keeping up with industry demands in real-time. “Online onboarding cuts down a lot of the expense and time for the people we’re contracting, as well as the company,” shared Leedy. “Now, we can bring on ten to fifteen new contractors in the same session rather than just one or two people in person.” continued on page 58 56 NATDA Magazine www.natda.org