Mike
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According to a report from the American Trucking Associations, the driver turnover rate for large truckload carriers rose to 94 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The turnover rate increased 6 percent from the previous quarter.
OOIDA President Todd Spencer said the numbers show that large fleets’ claim of a driver shortage is unfounded.
“There’s a 94 percent turnover rate, which clearly indicates that big carriers that are complaining of a driver shortage are having no trouble finding enough warm bodies,” Spencer said. “Because of the basic dysfunction in trucking, drivers are too often inadequately trained for the occupation. They face the challenges of long hours, hard work and personal sacrifices. Coupled with not receiving enough pay or benefits, they quickly leave.”
According to figures released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are 449,000 new entry-level CDL holders and 98,000 reinstatements every year.
Driver turnover rate for large fleets increases to 94 percent
OOIDA President Todd Spencer said the numbers show that large fleets’ claim of a driver shortage is unfounded.
“There’s a 94 percent turnover rate, which clearly indicates that big carriers that are complaining of a driver shortage are having no trouble finding enough warm bodies,” Spencer said. “Because of the basic dysfunction in trucking, drivers are too often inadequately trained for the occupation. They face the challenges of long hours, hard work and personal sacrifices. Coupled with not receiving enough pay or benefits, they quickly leave.”
According to figures released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are 449,000 new entry-level CDL holders and 98,000 reinstatements every year.
Driver turnover rate for large fleets increases to 94 percent
