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People tend to think that drivers are leaving the transportation industry in droves when they see the industry’s turnover rates, but that’s not entirely accurate. Shocking statistics have shown turnover at over 90% annually for some companies, but only about 1% of drivers left the industry between 2019 and 2021, according to BLS data. The reality is that drivers are hopping between companies most frequently due to things like poaching and enticements. This has gotten a lot of employers thinking very seriously about new ways to improve retention and stop their competitors from luring away workers.

In the era of the Great Resignation, as our current business climate has been called, employers must make an effort to retain every employee they have. Burnout has become a very real threat, particularly in companies where turnover has led to reassigned responsibilities. A balance must be struck, or overtaxed workers will leave. That’s why companies need to get creative with their benefit offerings to stave off burnout and keep employees happy with their jobs.