Why Trucking is Struggling - 94% Turnover

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9. The trucking industry preys on entry-level drivers

People can make a good living doing it, especially in niche fields, either working for a company or as an independent.

BUT……a large part of the industry is built around churning through entry level drivers as a business model, many do it a year or two then give up.

Long haul or OTR driving is the most common entry level job, it is seen by many as a stepping stone to get a better local/regional gig with a company and benefits. The better trucking jobs all require several years of experience, the only way for many to get experience is to work a crappy job for a few years.