Two Oregon Employers Drive Workforce Success with Vanpools

When long commutes and limited local labor pools create hiring and retention challenges, smart transportation solutions can offer a powerful advantage. That's what two Oregon Companies, Freres Engineered Wood and Meduri Farms, found when they launched employee vanpool programs to better support their teams. 

Both businesses are located in rural areas outside of Salem, where transit options are limited. Facing ongoing workforce shortages and increased commuting barriers, they turned to vanpooling as a way to attract and retain employees while keeping operations running efficiently. 

At Freres Engineered Wood, employee vanpools have helped improve staff satisfaction and retention. The program also supports on-time shift coverage, which is essential for their 24/7 production schedule. Meduri Farms now has nearly a quarter of its workforce relying on vanpools to access work, and the program has become a vital part of both recruitment and company culture. 

Both companies worked with Commute with Commute with Enterprise and Cherriots to build and manage their programs. These partners helped coordinate vanpool matching, provide vehicles and insurance, and offer subsidies to reduce costs. If your business is located in Washington County or the surrounding area, WTA can help you explore similar solutions and connect you with the right resources to get started.

You can read more about both success stories in Oregon Business Magazine: Deliver Business Solutions with Employee Vanpooling.