Should You Care About Driver Retention?
So you’ve hit the road and are cruising in your trucking career. As you navigate through the highs and lows of this journey, you might find yourself wondering about the larger picture—specifically, the ins and outs of driver retention. It’s a buzzword making waves in the trucking industry, but what does it mean for you? Our blog post is here to break driver retention down in a way that makes sense. We’ll explore why sticking with your...
Truck Driver Retention: The Big Issue
It’s no secret that truck driver retention has been a struggle for many companies. Although steps have been taken to increase driver pay, the American Truck Association’s study shows that the turnover rate isn’t budging. The driver turnover rate at large truckload companies has been stuck at 90 percent or higher since 2012, peaking at 106 percent in the second quarter of that year and falling 10 percent to 96 percent at the end of...