{"id":1947,"date":"2016-05-27T18:44:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T18:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/survey-poor-health-contributing-to-driver-shortage\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T16:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:50:13","slug":"survey-poor-health-contributing-to-driver-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/fr\/survey-poor-health-contributing-to-driver-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey: Poor Health Contributing to Driver Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A recent survey of 3,500 human resources, recruiting, security, and management professionals found that \u201chealth issues\u201d is a major reason truck drivers leave the industry, with 41% saying they\u2019re quitting the profession to spend more time at home.<\/p>\n<p>The survey, by <a href=\"http:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hireright.com%2F&amp;esheet=51340252&amp;newsitemid=20160511005848&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=HireRight&amp;index=1&amp;md5=0fb46fdf71e302a5a6ef9e8090a9f246\">HireRight<\/a> \u00a0noted that transportation companies are recognizing the importance of truck driver health and are doing more to address the issue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re finding that wellness programs are becoming a popular retention tactic because of the median age of the driver workforce and the physical demands of the job, as it can be difficult to get proper rest, eat healthy and exercise while on the road,\u201d Kent Ferguson, director of transportation for HireRight, told <em>Fleet Owner<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s no surprise that living a healthier lifestyle can improve one\u2019s quality of life, and the industry is realizing these kinds of wellness programs are effective methods to boost driver\u2019s overall health and well-being, which ultimately helps retain them,\u201d Ferguson added. \u201cAdditionally, the programs are also resonating with drivers because it shows them the companies they\u2019re employed by have the workers\u2019 best interests in mind and are thinking about their quality of life \u2013 not just getting the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Findings HireRight\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hireright.com%2Fresources%2Fview%2Fhireright-2016-transportation-spotlight-report&amp;esheet=51340252&amp;newsitemid=20160511005848&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=2016+Transportation+Spotlight+report&amp;index=2&amp;md5=89a3233dc1f4281e98bcc17f16be0b83\">2016 Transportation Spotlight report<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With the driver shortage expected to worsen this year, 59% of respondents reported finding, retaining and developing talent has become a top business challenge.<\/li>\n<li>Where \u201cwellness programs\u201d are concerned, some 35% of respondents offer safety and accident prevention programs, 21% offer free immunization\/flu shots and 18% offer smoking cessation programs.<\/li>\n<li>Yet 45% of respondents said they do not offer a wellness program at all.<\/li>\n<li>Some 31% of respondents indicated a focus on dedicated operations for more home time.<\/li>\n<li>Another strategy being implemented to help drivers spend more time at home is load swapping which shortens the periods of time they spend on the road, Ferguson noted.<\/li>\n<li>Other tactics being used to attract and retain drivers are increased pay (51%), upgraded equipment (49%) and recognition\/rewards programs (41%).<\/li>\n<li>Non-monetary benefits are also gaining popularity with 57% investing in driver appreciation events and 35% providing flexible work arrangements \u2013 with 10% allowing their drivers to earn bankable home days<\/li>\n<li>To improve the \u201cdriver on-boarding\u201d process, some 34% of respondents said they are creating longer orientation\/training periods, with 32% appointing a driver liaison\/mentor for their new drivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWhile increasing pay certainly helps to incentivize drivers to continue working, [tactics] such as driver appreciation events are also going a long way with regard to boosting morale,\u201d Ferguson noted. \u201cWhen drivers feel that the commitment they\u2019ve made to this business is appreciated, they\u2019re more motivated to stay on board.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent survey of 3,500 human resources, recruiting, security, and management professionals found that \u201chealth issues\u201d is a major reason truck drivers leave the industry, with 41% saying they\u2019re 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