Replacing a single professional driver costs an estimated $8,000 to $12,000 in recruiting, onboarding and idle equipment costs. In this piece for The Trucker, TSG Transportation Advisors Senior Principal Alix Miller argues that the industry must move beyond sign-on bonuses and transactional relationships and adopt a continuity of care model that invests in drivers throughout their career—from recruiting to retirement. The piece outlines a three-part framework covering honest recruiting, warm handoffs and ongoing education, and a dedicated care team approach to compliance and retention.