Predicting truck driver turnover

Suzuki, Yoshinori; Crum, Michael R.; Pautsch, Gregory R.

doi:10.1016/j.tre.2009.01.008

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“…Suzuki et al. () confirm this for the United States. However, similar findings could not be found for the German market.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…Suzuki et al. () show that high organizational commitment had a positive effect on truck drivers’ probability of changing jobs. In a literature review, Suzuki et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In a literature review, Suzuki et al. () identify the work environment (e.g., pay, home time, driven miles, job security), recruiting methods, management quality, and driver demographics as key factors for explaining during turnover. Huff () also investigates reasons for turnover and identifies less stressful working conditions, better working conditions, dishonest employers, and better benefits, in addition to better pay, as the major reasons truck drivers leave a company.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Antecedents of Truck Drivers’ Job Satisfaction and Retention Proneness

Prockl

Teller

Kotzab

et al. 2017

J of Business Logistics

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The aim of this paper is to (1) explore the antecedents of truck drivers’ job satisfaction and (2) identify the impact of financial and non-financial job properties on satisfaction with the job and with one’s employer and (3) the drivers’ proneness to retaining their jobs. Based on the extant literature, we develop a conceptual model that is tested using survey data for 164 truck drivers. Multiple linear and ordinal logistic regressions were used to estimate the proposed effects. The results reveal that non-financial job properties and satisfaction with one’s employer affect job satisfaction statistically significantly. Financial and non-financial job properties affect satisfaction with one’s employer whereas the former shows a lower impact compared to the latter. Satisfaction with the job and one’s employer impacts retention proneness. The contribution of this paper is to (1) add to the understanding of the factors that predict retention of truck drivers in relationship to job satisfaction and (2) highlight the different roles of financial and non-financial job properties in this specific work context

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“…Suzuki et al. () confirm this for the United States. However, similar findings could not be found for the German market.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 76%

“…Suzuki et al. () show that high organizational commitment had a positive effect on truck drivers’ probability of changing jobs. In a literature review, Suzuki et al.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Antecedents of Truck Drivers’ Job Satisfaction and Retention Proneness

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“…Apostolopoulos et al had initiated various forms of wellness programs for their employees and achieved relatively good results in improving individual health while reducing health care costs and increasing productivity; however, some have since inexplicably discontinued these programs (Linnan et al, 2008). The rationale behind these decisions might be rooted in the fact that driver turnover rates can reach over 130% and drivers may work for a particular trucking company for a few months only (Suzuki, Crum, & Pautsch, 2009), bringing into question the value of WHP; however, these efforts combined with others have the potential to be used to actually combat high turnover rates by creating better work conditions for drivers. In light of truckers' costly fatal crashes and speculations on underlying causes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-in its efforts to provide supporting evidence for the preventive function of wellness programs-cosponsored the ''Gettin' in Gear'' program to address risks associated with commercial driving (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000).…”

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Barriers to Truck Drivers' Healthy Eating: Environmental Influences and Health Promotion Strategies

Apostolopoulos

Sönmez

Shattell

et al. 2011

Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health

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“…By 1999, they indicate that the turnover rate is as high as 300 percent for some companies. Suzuki et al (2009) cite sources indicating that the turnover rate is decreasing, but it is still quite high. They also cite sources that conservatively estimate driver replacement costs in excess of $8,000 per driver.…”

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Extended regional dispatch for truckload carriers

Taylor

Whicker²

2010

International Journal of Physical Distribution &Amp; Logistics Management

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If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -The purpose of this paper is to examine whether or not driver job satisfaction, carrier performance, and customer service can be improved as a result of the use of uniquely constructed, extended regional dispatching systems. Design/methodology/approach -Simulation is used to examine regional dispatching systems that are extended in scope of dispatch by using integrated freight lanes. The results of extended regional dispatching systems are compared to traditional dispatching methods and previous experimentation with stand-alone regional and lane dispatching. Findings -It is shown that a carrier's adoption of extended regional dispatching can be beneficial to both trucking companies and drivers, while remaining relatively neutral to customers. Additionally, it is shown that this improvement can be obtained without significant degradation of the driving jobs that remain outside the regional dispatching network. Research limitations/implications -A new method of dispatching has been developed in such a way that very attractive regional driving jobs can be extended to a much larger percentage of drivers than in more established regional alternatives. This reduces reliance on the less effective random, over-the-road dispatching systems that are typically utilized in the truckload trucking industry. Practical implications -Carriers may be able to utilize extended regional dispatching systems as a means of improving driver satisfaction and retention. Originality/value -This research extends knowledge in the area of alternative dispatching methods for truckload carriers in a way that drastically improves the quality of life for professional drivers.

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Predicting truck driver turnover

Cited by 50 publications

References 13 publications

Antecedents of Truck Drivers’ Job Satisfaction and Retention Proneness

Antecedents of Truck Drivers’ Job Satisfaction and Retention Proneness

Barriers to Truck Drivers' Healthy Eating: Environmental Influences and Health Promotion Strategies

Extended regional dispatch for truckload carriers

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