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New driver welcome kits for day one.

The first day sets the tenure. A branded welcome kit that says “we were expecting you” is the highest-leverage retention move in onboarding.

Day 1First impression
First 90dWhere turnover peaks
0 unitMinimum order
BrandedTo your fleet

Most driver turnover happens in the first 90 days — and it starts on day one. A new driver welcome kit is the cheapest way to signal that a fleet planned for this hire and values them. It's the first moment in any recognition program.

What goes in a strong welcome kit

Why it matters for retention

A welcome kit is a small spend against an $8,000–$20,000 replacement cost — and it lands at the exact moment a new hire is deciding whether they made the right choice. Use the turnover calculator to size the payoff.

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Jayden Forshee
Founder, Driver Appreciation Solutions
Written & reviewed by the DAS fleet-recognition team · About the author
FAQ

Welcome kits — FAQ.

Branded apparel, cab drinkware, a welcome pamphlet with company values and first-week expectations, practical essentials, and a personal note from leadership — all custom-branded to your fleet.

Yes. Most turnover happens in the first 90 days, so a strong day-one welcome that makes a hire feel expected is one of the highest-leverage retention moves a fleet can make.

Yes — welcome kits are custom-branded to your fleet, with a 10-unit minimum and reorders as few as 1 per new hire.

Make day one feel intentional.

Branded welcome kits that make new drivers feel part of the team before their first load. Bulk-orderable, personalized, ready to ship.