More precisely, trucking companies should improve truck drivers’ compensation, that is to say, the salary and the bonuses for achieving safety, service as well as department goals.
Thereupon, here is what truck drivers want to receive from the trucking company for which they are working for:
- Medical and dental insurance- covering the prescription drug plan and flex spending program;
- Retirement plans- 401k retirement plan with company match;
- Profit sharing plan;
- Life insurance;
- Company bonus program;
- Vacation- 1 year of service- 80 hours per year; 5 years of service- 120 hours per year; 15 years of service-160 hours per year; 25 years of service- 200 hours per year;
- Employee crisis fund;
- Employee assistance program;
Simply, trucking companies should take into consideration everything that will serve its truck drivers and will keep them on board.
8. Celebrate Achievements and Dedication
Each trucker wants to be part of a successful trucking company. It is why trucking company owners should try to lower the turnover rate of their fleet by making truckers feel that they are contributing to the success of the company. Which they actually are.
