What Makes Truckers Stick with a Company

What Makes Truckers Stick with a CompanyRecent surveys conducted in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, showed that drivers, ranging from their early 20sto 60+, stayed with one company an average of 5.73 years and were spending 2.61 weeks away from home on average each trip. In an industry where employers tend to focus on turnover rather than retention, it was an unexpected shift towards what trucking companies tend to forget aboutthat loyalty is its own reward. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1472832551951-0) ) The companys surveys found that the majority of drivers value a respectful, friendly, understanding, and kind environment, followed closely by independence. Practices that incited loyalty included listening to suggestions, providing incentives, and covering benefits.Top companies for retention includeMotor Carrier Service (Ohio), which issues a driver scorecard and asks drivers for eintrag before releasing it. Managers also work closely with drivers t o implement suggestions and critiques.Interstate Distributor (Washington), whichfocuses on ethics and leadership, features consistency throughout its operations, and has retained 55% of its drivers for more than 5 years.Fremont Contract Carriers (Nebraska), whichsurveys its drivers frequently, and provides clear responsive adjustments based on driver feedback.