The American Trucking Associations (ATA) estimate the trucking industry is currently short about 40,000 professional drivers. But with nearly 70 percent of all goods in North America being shipped on trucks, trucking companies know they need to have a strong strategy in place to attract and keep their drivers. Discovering the secret to keeping drivers happy lies in listening to the voices of professional truck drivers.
ATA chief economist Bob Costello often says, “The truck driver shortage is going to get worse before it gets better.” With freight volumes increasing and capacity at a premium, recruiting and retaining drivers is one of the biggest concerns for transportation managers. Available industry research and surveys on the driver shortage have focused on the opinions of executives and managers, but falls short of seeking answers from the source. Until now.
In this new special report, Ryder unveils what professional truck drivers really want and how addressing their needs can help ease the shortage. The answers are not what you think.
This exclusive special report uncovers:
- What truck drivers really want
- Best practices to recruit and retain drivers
- How some companies are improving work conditions for drivers
The professional truck driver shortage is one of the biggest challenges in the trucking industry today. Nearly 90 percent of carriers say they can’t find enough drivers to meet Department of Transportation requirements. However, by listening to the voices of the industry’s most important resource carriers can help ease the shortage.
To learn what current truck drivers are saying, download our exclusive special report Voice of the Truck Driver now.
