National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Benefits, Challenges of Trucking Industry

67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.

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In a survey of 500 U.S. truck drivers, 67% agree that they feel their job is appreciated. However, this sentiment is down from last year’s high of 96% during the height of supply and transport challenges resulting from the pandemic, according to Truckstop.

“Each and every day, we appreciate the unwavering commitment made by our nation’s truck drivers to keeping the country moving and are thankful for the sacrifices they make day in and day out,” says Kendra Tucker, CEO, Truckstop.

From Truckstop:

  • 90% of U.S. truck drivers surveyed said they use software/technology to assist with back office-related tasks (e.g., invoicing, insurance, IFTA reporting, etc.) and 38% said they use a mobile app for load planning every day.
  • 83% of U.S. truck drivers experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices and almost three-quarters (74%) are concerned about the pressure to work longer hours due to the driver shortage.
  • 67% of U.S. truck drivers surveyed think the pay levels are high enough to attract new drivers and keep veteran carriers from leaving and just over 61% surveyed feel they are benefiting positively from the fluctuating spot market rates.
  • 68% find it challenging to keep up with insurance-related matters (i.e. keeping insurance up to date) and changing industry regulations.
  • Just over a quarter (26%) of U.S. truck drivers surveyed said fluctuating spot market rates have impacted their revenue positively and are making up to 24% more money, while over 72% surveyed said they find factoring an efficient way to get paid.
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