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Survey Finds Truck Drivers Feel Less Appreciated

While Truckstop found that more than half of U.S. truck drivers feel their job is appreciated, the sentiment is down from last year’s high of 96% during the heigh of supply and transport challenges.

Survey Finds Truck Drivers Feel Less Appreciated

In a survey of 500 U.S. truck drivers, 67% agreed that they feel their job is appreciated.

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Less professional commercial truck drivers in the U.S. feel like their job is appreciated following the height of the supply and transportation challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Truckstop survey.

In a survey of 500 U.S. truck drivers, 67% agreed that they feel their job is appreciated. However, this sentiment is down from last year’s high of 96%.

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Additionally, the survey revealed the following insights:

  • 83% of U.S. truck drivers indicated they experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.

  • 74% of drivers said they are concerned about the pressure to work longer hours due to the driver shortage.

  • 67% of truck drivers surveyed think pay levels are high enough to attract new drivers to the industry and keep veteran carriers from leaving.

  • Just over 61% of drivers surveyed feel they are benefiting positively from the fluctuating spot market rates.

  • 26% of drivers surveyed said fluctuating spot market rates have impacted their revenue positively and they are making up to 24% more money.

  • Over 72% surveyed said they find factoring an efficient way to get paid.

  • 68% of drivers surveyed find it challenging to keep up with insurance-related matters and changing industry regulations.

The Truckstop survey carried out by Censuswide, surveyed professional truck drivers between Aug.18 and Aug. 25.

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