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Dashboard Driver Retention
Establish a good working relationship between drivers and dispatch crews in order to reduce driver turnover. By considering local weather conditions and associated delays dispatchers can increase productivity and avoid unnecessary detention time.
Over 15% of truck drivers leave a job within the first 30 days of employment, bringing the average turnover cost to $8,234.
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Insights in this Dashboard
Schedule Early Morning Loads: Extreme Afternoon Heat
Make sure all loads take place in the morning when the temperature is a bit lower. Drivers should be well on the route and close to the final destination before afternoon heat picks up.
Avoid Non-Urgent Communication: Heavy Rain
Do not send load instructions and updates via phone calls, texts, and emails. Heavy rain makes for dangerous driving conditions and drivers need to focus on the road. Wait until conditions calm before getting their attention mid-drive.
Onboard Driver and Dispatcher Together: Clear Conditions
While weather conditions are calm and safe, send dispatchers out in trucks with drivers while onboarding. This will allow dispatchers a chance to see what the driving experience is like and what the road expectations are. This can result in better future planning on the dispatcher's side.
Secure Equipment + Cancel Loads: Extreme Heat
Cancel upcoming loads in this area. Extreme heat overheats the truck's engine and can cause the tires to explode from high pressure. Reschedule loads only when temperatures drop.
Cancel Loads: Extremely Low Visibility
Do not let drivers head out on the roads while visibility is this low. Under the given conditions, driving is very dangerous and puts excess stress on the driver.
Provide Drivers Extra Water: High Humidity
Ensure drivers have enough water to keep them hydrated throughout hours of service. Make sure dispatchers provide drives with water during the load so that they are aware of the conditions.
Enforce Breaks During Hours of Service: High Temp
Ensure drivers are stopping enough times during hours of service. Plan accordingly and be flexible with time to the destination so that it considers drivers' recovery and break schedules.
Increase Margin Room: Severe Heat
Given the current conditions, drivers may need to increase stops along their route in order to properly hydrate and rest. Increase margin room and eta for upcoming delivery so that drivers are not stressed and driving under difficult and unsafe circumstances.