
There are also ways to address the compensation issue other than the per-mile rate. Schneider National, for instance, last fall announced what it says is one of the largest driver pay increases in the company's history, with the potential for drivers to earn up to $4,500 more per year. "We've got to remain competitive to attract labor from other markets and attract people into the profession." "It's important we offer competitive rates in a tight industry," says Rob Newell, vice president of recruiting and retention for Greatwide Logistics.

Complaints about not getting enough miles have risen in the past year as the economy and freight have softened.

1. I don't make enough money.Īs you probably would expect, money issues, including rates and getting enough miles, are the top reason drivers leave. The following list of reasons drivers leave is based loosely on Strategic Programs' database of 22,000 truck driver interviews.
