Driving Toward Driver Recruiting Success

Danielle Bansch is a Certified Transportation Professional and National Account Manager at TransForce. With more than 13 years of industry experience, she excels in her role by supporting some of the largest clients in finding and dispatching talented drivers to move their fleet efficiently.

Since 2017, she has been an active member of the Women In Trucking Association, dedicating herself as an advocate for female representation in the transportation sector. Beyond her professional achievements, Danielle is a devoted mother of two, a Girl Scout leader, and a youth basketball coach.

Head of Industry Relations Marilyn Surber joined Tenstreet in 2019. Surber has been a part of the transportation industry since 2008. She is passionate about serving the transportation industry and is an advocate for transportation community. She has over 15 years’ experience in corporate communication, recruiting, safety and driver training. Prior to joining Tenstreet, Surber served in a number of roles with Melton Truck Lines and Hilti, Inc.

Surber holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from The University of Tulsa. She served on the Board of Directors for the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, where she was named Member of the Year in 2019 and was selected by Oklahoma Magazine as a Top 40 under 40 for the state of Oklahoma in 2019. Surber is an active member of American Trucking Association, Truckload Carriers Association, Commercial Vehicle Training Association and the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools and numerous state trucking Associations.  In addition, Surber serves on the Women In Motion Advisory Board for ATA and the North Carolina Trucking Association Women In Trucking Advisory Board. 

Trailblazer Toni Tovi founded and serves as President of Bright Flag Recruiting, the transportation and logistics industry’s premier recruiting firm. Toni’s leadership and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce are emphasized by her team of skilled, resourceful, determined recruiters. 

Bright Flag Recruiting - a team predominantly composed of women, guided by women - has undergone remarkable growth in the last decade, a testament to Toni’s astute navigation of the industry’s evolving demands. In particular, Bright Flag’s innovative approach to driver recruiting, and to amplifying the voices of veterans, women, and minorities, has redefined how talent is sourced and retained.

In addition to driver recruiting, Bright Flag offers holistic support of the entire logistics space. Whether it’s diesel mechanics, management and executive staff, operations managers, or back office support, Bright Flag takes pride in identifying and empowering talent.

Prior to establishing Bright Flag, Toni spearheaded the management of four separate FedEx Ground operations. This boots-on-the-ground experience inspired Toni to found Bright Flag Recruiting when she noticed a need in the industry for successful and efficient recruiters. Her expertise also informs her passion for nurturing a culture of empowerment within her organization, fostering success for clients and employees alike. 

Toni's journey in the transportation and logistics industry epitomizes unwavering vision and determination, as she continues to drive meaningful change, one diverse and empowered team member at a time.

Alana Long, Head of Recruitment at Candor Expedite, is a transportation leader known for making its customers heroes by delivering creative, fast, effective, and sustainable solutions for time-sensitive and white glove shipments. 

Alana's role as head of recruitment for Candor makes her responsible for all hiring, onboarding, and continued professional development of all Candor employees - a job she is passionate about. For Alana, it's a dream come true to be able to watch employees she recruited succeed and grow professionally as leaders at Candor. 

Alana likes to bring on people that reflect the vision and values of Candor: determination, collaboration, integrity, thrive, and deliver. These are all core values that Alana deeply believes in and works toward in her daily life at Candor. 

Alana provides a unique perspective with a sales background, and deep expertise in driver recruitment and retention, and customer service having worked in the transportation and retail business for over 15 years. Prior to Candor, she was the Hiring Manager at Casual Driver Leasing Services; Area Sales Manager at Runway Seven; Store Manager at Steve Madden; Area Manager/Training Manager at Bakers Footwear Group; and Store Manager at Windsor Fashions. 

Alana is committed to Candor's employee's professional development and is proud to be a part of a women-owned and operated business that celebrates diversity and equality. 

Laura Duryea entered the transportation industry as a professional driver in 1993 after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Viola Performance. Over the span of her career, she ran a fishing lake and campground, drove for a total of 25 years and teamed for 11 of those years, owned an organic farm for 15 years, was secretary and bingo manager for the Dover Township Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years, was named as a member of the Women of Trucking Advisory Board, is a mentor in ATA’s Women in Motion program, belongs to the Savannah Professional Women for Good, and serves on the Events Committee for the First City Pride Center in Savannah.

Now the Director of Driver Recruitment and Professional Growth at Boyle Transportation, her goal is to build the happiest fleet of drivers in the Industry and to help individuals to be empowered to reach their goals.