Nearly 70% of 1,000 transportation managers say finding qualified drivers is their number one challenge, while 54% note retention is a big concern, according to an annual survey from HireRight, a human resources company.
To address this
- 54% of managers plan to increase their follow-up communications
- 53% look to host driver appreciation events
- 42% say they will increase pay
- 40% say they will up their performance-based bonuses
Forty-percent of managers also plan to bolster retention, and training and develop programs this year.