Long-distance Truck Drivers Discuss Their Occupation

In order to gain further insight into the factors related to long-distance truck driver turnover and satisfaction, in-depth interviews were conducted with 104 long-distance truck drivers. Drivers were asked to identify what single aspect of their work environment could be changed to most improve the quality of their life and also to share their thoughts about the high turnover rate of long-distance truck drivers. Driver responses are categorized, and selected verbatim driver comments are included.

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• Authors:
  • Johnson, James C
  • Bristow, Dennis N
  • McClure, Diane J
  • Schneider, Kenneth C
• Publication Date: 2010

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 55-75
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
  • Volume: 77
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
  • ISSN: 1078-5906
  • Serial URL: http://www.atlp.org/journal.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hours of labor; Job satisfaction; Truck drivers; Truck driving; Trucking; Turnover; Workforce
• Subject Areas: Highways; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01157898
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 30 2010 7:44AM