He is your best driver—punctual, experienced, calm under pressure, and sharp behind the wheel. He handles tough situations like a pro and never misses a beat. Then, one day, without warning, he quits. Just like that, you’re down a truck, scrambling to cover deliveries or jobs, and staring at a gap in your crew that won’t be easy—or cheap—to fill. Sound familiar? That’s the gut-punch fleet managers feel every day—and exactly why truck driver retention matters.
Even when the labor environment isn’t as tight as it is now, it’s still expensive to replace a valuable team member. It can cost more than two-thirds of a driver’s annual salary just to get a new person in the door—and that cost only goes up when you’re talking about one of your most valuable crew members. Keeping your highest-performing drivers in place is an important key to profitability, and the right fleet management software can help you do that. These tips will show you how to use this technology to manage driver retention more effectively.