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Tag: Moneyball

Carriers’ crystal ball extending to recruiting

Your next lease or employment application could well hinge in part on whether predictive, data-based recruiting models suggest you’re a good fit for whatever fleet you hope to join forces with — or not.

February 12, 2015

Jonah Hill plays the character in “Moneyball” who convinces the manager played by Brad Pitt that he should recruit players based on a close examination of their personal data.

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The pros and cons of bringing ‘Moneyball’ to trucking

Have any of the industry’s good intentions (longer retention, improved safety) with predictive analytics had effects that drivers would consider not so good?

February 16, 2014

Jonah Hill plays the character in “Moneyball” who convinces the manager played by Brad Pitt that he should recruit players based on a close examination of their personal statistical data.

Data analysis use to predict …. driver happiness?

FleetRisk Advisors’ predictive analysis engine — think of it as the Moneyball approach to carrier risk management — can help carriers reduce turnover, the company says; we’ve got some ideas on that score, too. . .

July 6, 2013

Click through this image for a lengthy FleetRisk infographic touting aggregate customer results from use of predictive analysis.

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Renowned tenor proves there’s no such thing as a typical trucker

Opera tenor Carl Tanner’s story, which includes a stint as a bounty hunter while driving a truck, will appeal to many people. It’s gritty and real.

January 26, 2013

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