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In the March issue of RoadStar editor Steve Sturgess’ column he quotes an industry periodical Real Questions real Answers that says,

“. . .consider the fast food business. Many of these companies actually want high turnover, at least among some of their employees, because it helps keep wages down.”

It all makes sense now. In my earlier blog about Too Many Drivers I mentioned that

Truck driving schools and even company sponsored schools have no investment in the people they train. If they have a wreck or get tickets, there are plenty waiting to take their place.

I just didn’t realize that it was that intentional. I know that companies overwork to the point of exhaustion some of their new recruits to the point of them having a wreck or quitting. Which usually left the people that stood up for themselves and said,”NO” and the drivers that left and went on to better companies but still drove.

It’s just really pitiful the way some of these companies treat their drivers. Worse is that drivers put up with it, risking their lives, the people around them and their careers. It’s the fault of CHEAP FREIGHT. If the carriers demanded better rates they would attract a better driver and better drivers attract more professional drivers. Professional drivers attract better (paying) customers.

But my solution to everything is better rates. So, what do I know?