How Panhandle Express Transitioned from DriverReach, Hired 20 Drivers in 60 Days, and is Now Building a Wait List

Panhandle Express is a 105+ truck fleet based in Hereford, TX. After moving from DriverReach to Double Nickel, Panhandle Express hired 20 drivers in 60 days, when it would normally expect 12.

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Fleet

105+ trucks

Headquarters

Hereford, TX

Previously on

DriverReach

20

Drivers hired in 60 days

100%

Of pursued candidates hired in 30 days

“Our transition from DriverReach to Double Nickel with KJ Media was absolutely effortless.”

Suzanne London

Suzanne London

Recruiter, Panhandle Express

Recruiting challenges and results at Panhandle Express

When looking for a new partner, Panhandle Express had two key criteria: the ease of transitioning and getting dedicated support from their new providers.

Before

With Double Nickel

The ease of transitioning

“The biggest concern was how would this transition happen,” Suzanne noted. “What happens to everything that was already there?”

An effortless transition

“It takes the anxiety of change, what could happen, and what could go wrong away. It’s like you’ve worked with us for years—instantly,” Suzanne shared.

Dedicated support

Panhandle Express had put a lot of effort into adopting DriverReach in 2024 and wanted to minimize the strain from overhauling their hiring stack.

A dedicated & responsive team

Responsiveness was a key differentiator from their previous platform. “We ask for a change—and it just gets done,” she added. “You don’t have to chase support or wait days. It’s collaborative, and it’s fast.”

Almost Double the Monthly Hires

Quality leads from KJ Media and faster follow-up through Double Nickel meant recruiters could focus on high-potential candidates instead of chasing dead ends. In just 30 days, Panhandle Express hired 100% of the candidates they pursued.

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After switching to Double Nickel, Panhandle Express hired 20 drivers in 60 days, when it would normally expect 12, and in its first 30 days it hired every candidate it pursued.

When DriverReach announced its sunset, Panhandle Express needed a new solution for all things hiring. Its two key criteria were an easy transition and dedicated support from its new providers, since it had put a lot of effort into adopting DriverReach in 2024.

Panhandle Express uses Double Nickel as its applicant tracking system, with KJ Media handling driver marketing. Faster follow-up in Double Nickel lets recruiters focus on high-potential candidates instead of chasing dead ends.

Panhandle Express used DriverReach before moving to Double Nickel.

Panhandle Express is a 105-truck fleet based in Hereford, TX.

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