MorPro uses employee stock ownership to attract, keep drivers

Many trucking businesses speak highly of their drivers, referring to them as family rather than numbers.

But, that message of inclusivity and connectivity goes even further at one Florida-based Digital carrier. At MorPro, drivers and others actually have ownership stakes in the Digital Carriers Company that employs company drivers and owner-operators who run all 48 states.

Yamil Morales is the President and Founder for the Miami, Florida Based corporation, which has been in business for 10 years. He visited the Truckers News Podcast to discuss the company’s current state, what it’s like to drive for Long Haul, and the company’s ESOP, or employee stock ownership plan.

In today’s challenging and rigorous recruiting environment, Yamil said the ESOP is one of the company’s top selling advantages for attracting and retaining drivers. It is extremely beneficial, He says it is especially helpful in attracting the professional, experienced drivers MorPro seeks