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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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severity - 3 sever

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.

heatoperationsretentionsafety

severity - 3 sever

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.

communicationrainretentionsafety

severity - 2 moderate

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.

communicationretentionsafety

severity - 4 extreme

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.

heatoperationssafety

severity - 4 extreme

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.

employeessafetyvisibility

severity - 2 moderate

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.

humiditysafetywater

severity - 4 extreme

Enforce Breaks During Hours of Service: High Temp

Ensure drivers are stopping enough times during hours of service on the road. Plan accordingly and be flexible with arrival time to the destination so that it considers drivers' recovery and break schedules.

employeesheatsafety

severity - 2 moderate

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.

communicationheatretentionsafety

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