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The value of engagement is pretty simple: An engaged workforce performs better. This is particularly true within the trucking industry — drivers who are engaged with a trucking company are less likely to seek employment elsewhere. This reduces constant churn and boosts retention.

We have the privilege of having innovative customers. Because of that, we are not only continuing to improve based on the feedback and needs of some of the brightest leaders in the industry, we’re also dedicated to raising the voice of frontline workers across multiple industries. Read more about 2021 Retention Resolution in the words of WorkHound Co-Founder and CEO, Max Farrell.

What will 2021 bring? Well, if 2020 taught us anything, it’s that predicting even the immediate future in trucking trends can be difficult! But even though we know that everything can change suddenly, our team at WorkHound has seen some emerging trends in the trucking industry this year that we think will stick around. 

Retention is always a priority — and 2020 was no different. In fact, the American Transportation Research Institute’s survey of critical issues in the trucking industry found that driver turnover and driver shortage were the top two issues this year.

Would you recognize the signs of burnout in your drivers? Because you can’t see drivers on a daily basis, keeping tabs on their well-being can be more difficult. But having a good understanding of burnout and its symptoms is a step in the right direction.

Thanksgiving may mark the start of the holiday season, but it also serves as an important reminder of sorts — gratitude is a key component of a strong company culture. How can you show drivers you're thankful for their work this year?

It’s a question we get every so often from trucking companies: “What do drivers think about uniforms?” But while looking for an answer might be on the minds of company execs, it’s interesting to note that in many cases, it’s not a hot topic for drivers, unless it specifically is, say, in times of extreme summer heat.

Exit interviews seem like a good idea for businesses. You have an employee who’s leaving your organization, so why not gather information from him or her about what works and what doesn’t? While that’s perfectly understandable, the reality around exit interviews doesn't line up.