Driver Retention Archives

Trucking Fleets Grow for Third Consecutive Month as Driver Turnover Falls

Trucking Fleets Grow for Third Consecutive Month as Driver Turnover Falls Published: October 2nd, 2026 Key Takeaways Who Is This For? This report is for trucking-company owners, executives, CFOs, controllers, HR leaders and payroll professionals who want to understand what is happening with driver employment, pay and turnover. The information comes from anonymized payroll data […]

Truck Driver Turnover Falls to 8.65% in July 2026: What the Data May Be Telling Us

Truck Driver Turnover Falls to 8.65% in July 2026: What the Data May Be Telling Us Published: August 10th, 2026 Executive Summary The Superior Trucking Payroll Service Driver Turnover Index fell to 8.65% in July 2026, down sharply from 14.21% in June and the lowest monthly turnover rate recorded so far in 2026. After a surprisingly high June,

Truck Driver Turnover Jumped in June 2026. That Might Actually Be Good News.

Executive Summary Our new Driver Turnover Report shows truck driver turnover increased sharply in June 2026 after declining steadily during the first five months of the year. At first glance, higher turnover sounds like bad news. But it may actually be a positive sign for the trucking industry. When freight begins improving and fleets start

Why Drivers Quit After Payroll Errors (Even When You Fix Them)

Executive Summary Truck drivers don’t usually quit because of a single payroll mistake. They quit because a payroll mistake makes them question whether they can trust the trucking company. When drivers are living paycheck to paycheck, one incorrect paycheck can mean a missed mortgage payment, overdraft fees, or not having enough money for fuel, groceries,

Paying Truck Drivers Twice Per Week: A Simple Retention Tool Most Fleets Overlook

Published: June 17th, 2026 Last Updated: August 6th, 2026 Executive Summary Yes, trucking companies can pay drivers twice per week, and in many cases it can be a powerful driver retention tool. Drivers often live week to week, especially newer drivers, company drivers, or drivers supporting families. Waiting a full week for payroll can create

How Much Money Does Per Diem Save a Trucking Company?

Published: June 16th, 2026 Last Updated: August 6th, 2026 Executive Summary Truck driver per diem is one of the few payroll strategies that can improve driver take-home pay while simultaneously reducing costs for the trucking company. For many fleets, a properly implemented per diem program can save between $2,000 and $2,500 per driver per year

Drivers Don’t Quit Over Pay. They Quit Over Not Trusting It.

Published: June 2026 Last Updated: August 6th, 2026 Executive Summary Most trucking company owners think driver retention comes down to one thing: pay. Pay certainly matters. But after years of working with trucking companies, we’ve noticed something important. Drivers rarely leave because of a single paycheck. They leave because they stop trusting the payroll process.

Are You Accidentally Overpaying Your Drivers? (And Not Realizing It)

Are You Accidentally Overpaying Your Drivers? (And Not Realizing It) Published: April 2026 Last Updated: August 4th, 2026 Executive Summary Many trucking companies unknowingly overpay drivers when using percentage-based pay—because they include fuel surcharge in revenue calculations. When diesel prices rise: This creates a hidden margin problem that distorts financial performance and leads to poor

Why Good Drivers Choose Other Carriers (Even When Your Pay Looks Competitive)

Why Good Drivers Choose Other Carriers (Even When Your Pay Looks Competitive) The real reason isn’t what most recruiters think—and it’s costing you hires. Published: April 2026 Last Updated: August 5th, 2026 Executive Summary Driver recruiters across the trucking industry are asking the same question: why are good drivers choosing other carriers even when our

Why Your Drivers Don’t Trust Their Paystub (And How to Fix It)

Why Your Drivers Don’t Trust Their Paystub (And How to Fix It) Published: April 8, 2026 Last Updated: August 5th, 2026 Executive Summary If your drivers question their pay—or worse, don’t trust it—you have a serious operational risk. Distrust in pay leads to constant interruptions, driver frustration, and even turnover. In trucking, payroll is not