Drivers arenโt complicated.ย They want the simple things in life.ย Decent pay for the work they do.; to be at home on a regular basis; ย AND, not to be called when theyโre on family time.ย But, according to a recent survey pay is at the head of the list.ย They are not satisfied with the industry be all, end all, pay by the mile.ย ย Itโs outdated and unfair.ย Drivers are seeking out those employers who have a better, more fair pay structure.
The survey shows that a clear majority of company drivers enjoy what they do and would like to stay in the industry โ provided they can make a good living and be paid for all the work they do and compensated for out of pocket expenses.
Thirty-two point seven percent, are happy being a company driver providing their pay increases annually.ย ย Twenty-four percent indicate they eventually want to become an owner operator.ย While 10.9 percent want to move into a non-driving job in a fleet.
Asked about their prime motivators. 34% said โmore moneyโ; 16.9% more home time; similarly, more control over routes being offered.
