The struggle to recruit and retain quality drivers.

As freight demand continues to rise demand for drivers to move those goods will also rise, which often results in more driver churn or turnover. No doubt, freight demand has been strong this year. Finding enough qualified drivers remains a tremendous challenge for the trucking industry and one that if not solved will threaten the entire supply chain. FTR Transportation Intelligence reported that truck utilization has been running at 100% since last November, meaning there is demand by shippers for every truck available.

Driver shortage is a significant problem in the trucking industry. The American Transportation Research Institute ranked driver shortage as the biggest industry issue in its report last year.

Solutions to decrease driver turnovers:

  1. Reduce Deadhead
  2. Use the right technology
  3. Expand Carrier-Shipper partnerships
  4. Have a positive attitude

Vitaliy Pasechnik

Vitaliy has over 8 year industry experience in transportation and logistics. He is innovating thought leader when it come to operations and day-to-day management of resources and equipment.

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