Driver Turnover Up Slightly in Third Quarter, ATA Economist Says
Turnover at Truckload Carriers High as Driver Market Remains Tight
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The turnover rate at large truckload carriers rose one percentage point to an annualized rate of 97% in the third quarter of 2014, according to new data released today by American Trucking Associations.
"Driver turnover, which is a good barometer of the driver market, remains high," said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. "While it is not approaching its historic highs of the early 2000s, continued economic growth and increased freight demand will continue to exacerbate the shortage of drivers many sectors of the industry are witnessing."
Costello said that in addition to the increase in truckload fleet driver turnover for large carriers – fleets with more than $30 million in annual revenue – the turnover rate at less-than-truckload carriers also rose to 13% from 11% in the second quarter. The turnover rate at small truckload fleets remained unchanged at 94%.
"It is interesting to note, historically, the turnover rate for small truckload fleets was much lower than for larger carriers," Costello said. "However, with increasing pressure to recruit and retain good, experienced drivers, we're seeing higher turnover rates at small fleets – with perhaps improving pay and benefit packages at large carriers being a reason."
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward
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