Driver turnover rises at large truckload carriers: ATA

by Truck News

 

ARLINGTON, Va. – Turnover at large truckload fleets rose three percentage points in the second quarter to an annualized rate of 87%, according to American Trucking Associations’ chief economist Bob Costello.

“While below recent averages, driver turnover is still high and a sign of a very competitive market for qualified drivers,” Costello said “We repeatedly hear from carriers that they are unable to find enough qualified drivers, leading to fears of a growing driver shortage and these numbers reflect that.”

The numbers show that turnover at large fleets is at its lowest point since the second quarter of 2011 and below the 2014 average of 95%. In addition, turnover at smaller truckload fleets (those with less than $30 million revenue) fell seven points to 76%, its lowest mark since the third quarter of 2013.

“America’s trucking industry moves nearly 70% of the country’s freight and we need drivers to do it,” Costello said. “While turnover is not at historic highs, it is still high enough to merit concern. Fleets need to hire 89,000 a drivers a year to keep pace with retirements and projected growth, so ensuring an adequate pool of qualified drivers is critical.”


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  • Hi-a monetary gain equivalent to other trades and driver shortage will cease to exist!!!! When will Corporate and Government except this fact, and ensure adequate wages for “Professional” drivers.

  • John is correct, the Top 50 Company’s to work for treat their drivers with respect and pay them properly. They learned that “driver Charity time ” will become an ineffective way to do business! The company that has the least turnover of employees will have the most drivers and reduced costs in every aspect of operations!