Center for Transformative Infrastructure Preservation and Sustainability

Project Details

Title:
Factors Affecting Recruitment Retention and Safety of Commercial Drivers: Supervisory Styles, Safety Culture and Long Work Hours
Principal Investigators:
Patrick Sherry and Ruth Chu-Lien Chao
University:
Status:
Active
Type:
Research
Year:
2024
Grant #:
69A3552348308 (IIJA / BIL)
Project #:
CTIPS-004
RiP #:
Keywords:
commercial drivers, equity, hours of labor, personnel retention, recruiting, safety culture, shortages, social diversity, truck drivers

Abstract

Commercial truck drivers are an essential component of the national supply chain ensuring the timely and safe delivery of goods to manufacturers and retail outlets. However, the alarming increase in driver turnover post-pandemic and national shortages in qualified workers in the transportation industry are continuing cause for concern. The present study proposes to develop a model of the factors contributing to driver turnover and retention for use in ongoing recruitment and selection efforts based on a national survey of existing, but satisfied and experienced drivers. Identification of key factors can lead to increased retention of qualified and satisfied workers throughout the industry.

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