# Episode #33: The Driver Squeeze is Here (Q1 Data + AI Trends)

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Podcast: [The Resource](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-resource-6462270)
Published: 2026-05-05T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Q1 data is in, and the driver market is tightening again. In this episode, Priscilla Peters and Scott Dismuke break down what the latest driver recruiting and retention data actually means for 2026, including new insights on how AI is already impacting outcomes. If your strategy hasn't changed, you're already behind. Show Notes: Nashville to Host 2030 Super Bowl Q1 2026 Driver Recruiting & Retention Data Download Lead Assist 3.0 Agentic SEM Aware & SEM Interactive GPTO Strategy Email Us: theresourcepodcastt@gmail.com ppeters@conversionia.com scottdismuke@pdateam.com

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