06/07/2022
How to retain your drivers?
Besides increasing their pay, one way is to ask your drivers. Occasionally make anonymous questionnaires, ask them how happy they are, what they like and don't, let them make suggestions. After you get this information, do your best to make those changes, or address clearly what you cannot do and why. Transparent communication can go a long way.
In addition, know their expectations before they start working - if they want to spend weekends with their family, don't make them choose between family and work.
Take care of their health. CDC reports that long-haul truck drivers are twice as likely as non-truckers to be obese and smoke, which lead to serious health complications. Offer them gym memberships, give financial incentives to drivers to quit smoking or lose specific amount of weight.
Lastly, take care of their mental health. Long hours on the road with nobody to socialize with could affect their mental health or even lead to depression, so offer them free therapy sessions.