Well we are hearing carriers scream and cry about the shortage of drivers again but few mention their driver turn over problems.
Survey of many carriers report driver turn over rates for all 90% of carriers show that drivers turn over is 94% to 97% each year.
Carriers are never asked why drivers quit! Carriers always blame turn over problems on the DRIVER!
So if you quit a company in the past year tell us why you quit. Please keep it simple one or two main reasons, was it low pay? no home time?
Areas you ran? Bad dispatchers or company management? Bad Equipment? Lack of miles?
Carriers blame driver turn over on drivers so tell everyone who you drove for and the reason you left.
Just list the one or two major reasons.
Drive safe and never be afraid to ask for what you are worth.
Read the article below:The story is in ATAs newspaper.
Recently, weve fielded questions from acquaintances not in trucking who ask if fleet executives are deliriously happy because of the eye-catching plunge in diesel fuel prices.
No, weve replied, while the 22% decline in 11 weeks is most welcome, the nature of fuel surcharges is that they are now generating less revenue for carriers. In addition, the labor market for drivers has become so problematic, whatever good news there is on fuel has been offset by driver turnover, based on new report on the third quarter.
The churn rates for truckload carriers are as breathtaking in a bad way as the fuel numbers are in a good way.
There always seems to be some sort of major difficulty with truckings top two operating costs fuel and labor. Management is always left to scramble on these issues, trying to figure out how to deliver freight promptly and efficiently while a major aspect of the business is invariably in crisis.
The two problems arent always opposites. During the recession, fuel was cheap and labor wasnt a problem because there was far less freight to move. Other times, both cause trouble simultaneously.
American Trucking Associations survey said carriers with revenue topping $30 million a year saw annualized turnover rise to 97% in the third quarter of last year, from 96% in the second.
The churn rate at small carriers remained at 94%, but it has grown significantly since the 74% in the 2013 second quarter.
ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello predicted that, at best, the labor market will remain tight and that turnover could even accelerate.
The complete answer to this ongoing problem is not obvious. To the extent that the federal government and state governments are going to fund post-secondary education, driver training should be among the options. Wed also like to see insurance companies be more accommodating to the hiring of new drivers, provided they are rigorously trained.
Marketplace innovation is the best place to look. Another study on drivers found that 42% of truckload fleets announced pay increases during the third quarter. Thats a start.
Some fleets are using smart-phone apps to hunt for younger drivers. Other managers are recruiting on lifestyle, allowing more pets in cabs for solo drivers and seeking married couples as team drivers.
ATA is trying to groom truckings future leaders with its LEAD ATA program. Theres no problem more pressing than drivers to which these men and women in trucking could devote their attention.
Why Did You Quit- Why Do Drivers Quit
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by 315wheelbase, Feb 7, 2015.
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I moved from NY to NM and there wasn't a terminal close enough to where I moved to.
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low pay, no home time, Bad dispatchers or company management, Bad Equipment, Lack of miles, slaving fleases.
I worked for over 20 companies in the last 14 years, the only company that fired me was Navajo (shippers west) for a log book ticket. Quit the others for the above reasons.taxihacker66, RACEFAN and dog-c Thank this. -
I was getting 0.26cpm otr 62 mph truck, was not enough took a leave of absence nd never came back''''Werner Enterprises''''
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A) i worked for a home weekly company that suddenly became a home every 2-3 week company while the clear dispatch favorites got in every Friday and left every Monday.
B) management played musical chairs and people were put in positions where they had no clue what they were doing and it showed.
C) miles went from a consistent 2900 to 2200 being a good week
Epes transport. their turnover went from the low 30% range to the 50% range in a span of about 6 months. while that's still a good number it represents a marked change in corporate culture and how they treated their drivers and they lost a bunch of us first half of '14.
I was a trainer with top achiever awards/safe driver awards for 3 years straight.
walked away from there into a top notch gig with only 14% annual turnover rate and never looked back or regretted it.Numb Thanks this. -
Company won't maintain equipment.
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I have quit jobs because I get bored. No seriously, I quit jobs because I get bored.
But then I have quit jobs because more money or better health care benefits are offered.
Company names matter not, in the end, to me, it's all the same ole, same ole.
I get bored.O.Henry, Blackshack46, pathfinder1361 and 5 others Thank this. -
Slavery was never abolished, just reorganized. Sorry Abe.
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Only had 2 out of 24 drivers quit in the past 2 years 1 as his wife was transferred to another state and he landed a city works dept job where he was moving to and the other as the GRASS WAS GREENER running a lawn care franchise for his brother in law , replaced both and added 3 more so up to 27 drivers
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I have been treated well everywhere I have worked, I have left for better pay each time.
And now I have found everything I need. Great pay,great people and a 5 min. drive to work.
The Owner and his Father will still get out in a truck if needed.
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