10/21/2026
Drive time has become part of the offer.
Across our searches, experienced operations and account leaders are asking more questions about geography than they used to.
Where are the properties? How spread out is the territory? How many hours a week will be spent between sites?
What we’re seeing is that two roles with the same title and pay can look very different once a candidate maps the territory. A tight route means more time with clients and crews. A wide one means more time in the truck.
In our experience, candidates now weigh territory as seriously as compensation.
For field leaders, the map is part of the job description.