Here’s Why Truck Drivers Are QUITTING... (THE TRUTH) 

I only covered 3 reasons in this video but, I'm sure there are many more. What do you think I missed or should've mentioned in this video?

They quit cause they're under paid and not appreciated.

I feel the same way and I’m 10 years in I’ve been scammed with lease purchase not paid from my own friends leased on as an owner Opp. I started my own company expanded to 3 trucks and the people on my own team helped with my demise and I went out of business I’ve been robbed bamboozled, took through the ringer and dealt with a lot of broken promises. People could not keep a quit. Keep up head up bro and do what makes you happy period it’s your life great video.

One of the reasons truck drivers are quitting and I feel is close to the top of the list. Safety..... This job has become so dangerous. People are driving way too aggressive speeding, cutting you off, and brake checking you. People have been shooting at truck drivers, and pulling them out of their truck to jump them. This why I want to leave this industry after 24 years. We get no respect from the public for the sacrifice we make every day to keep America moving

Drivers have to sit on their butts for 9,10, or 11 hours. Then we have to sit on our butts for additional hours getting loaded/unloaded or waiting for dispatch. It’s effing ridiculous.

I had a Dodge pick up side swipe me and drive off. I pulled over to check the damage and call safety and the first thing she asked was the trailer ok. Not are you or your wife ok. You just hold a steering wheel and easily replaced

I started driving in 2000 and I too have had those moments of loneliness and depression when I was out on the road. Things have changed alot since about a years ago when I started looking into stoicism, it has helped me alot. Now I take pride in being out there by myself and have the confidence to overcome whatever life throws at me. After so many years driving, I finally have inner peace.

I gave 10 years of my life to the trucking industry because it was something I wanted to step up to the challenge and prove that I could do. After that, I just couldn't justify the cost to my health and family. It's not that trucking companies don't offer what drivers need, it's that they can't. These jobs all involve too many hours and low pay for the amount of time invested. It really is an important job, but I feel like I did my part, and it was time to move on. I just feel empathy for the poor souls that are stuck in this racket and can't get out of it.

I remember my first month. They promised me nothing over 30,000 lbs. Every week I was at 40,000 lbs. And I will never as a new driver run the Rocky mountains. Made that run 3xs in my first month. I had my CDL before I started working there. I quit. Don't ever sign on without your CDL first.

As a retired driver . Low pay is the main reason..

When you add it all up the risk and the b******* that's why I am not driving right now I've driven 25 years and the regulations and the harassment everything add up to a crap job probably would die of a heart attack or something my quality of life was s*** done with it

Truck driver is a derogatory term. Kids in school are ashamed to admit that their father could be a truck driver. This job whether company's driver or owner operator just don't pay enough for signing off the life. It is a garbage job.

He’s right! You driver managers don’t have CDL’s lol it’s wild

70 hours a week equals 3500 hours a year. For 70k divided by 3500 hours equals $20/hr. Thats straight time. If you worked a job that paid OT after 40 hours a week you realize the only way to go is UPS or leave the industry. 85k should be minimum for OTR drivers (that way OT is figured in) Your driver is making the equivalent of $16 an hour if he hits 70 hours each week. Fyi

A little off topic, but the harshness of the DOT physical leads directly to your second reason. After years of sitting around in a truck, large waistlines lead to Type II diabetes, sleep apnea, while loneliness leads mental health issues.

I quit trucking because too much bs from coal companies and truck owners not enough pay

I was at buccees yesterday and they are hiring overnight cashiers at 21 per hour. Trucking pay is not going up commensurate with the rest of the job market. We work 80 hour weeks with no hometime for the same pay as a 40 hour a week cashier

As a truck driver with 10 years experience I'm about to leave the industry and retire in 5 months. Low pay, treated like dirt, more regulations, no future, are just some of the reasons I see drivers walk away from the industry. Insurance for new drivers is very expensive so be prepared to drive for a Mega carrier out of CDL school as most smaller companies won't hire you. My advice to anyone looking at getting into trucking, DON'T!!, find a real career and enjoy life.

Truck driving sucks, it’s all the companies treat truckers like garbage and short change them. I am looking to get out of trucking!

Reasons I’d quit is 3 reasons: no respect, the pay n the equipment sucks n 1 more, the reset time isn’t sufficient

During the pandemic I don’t know a lot of drivers that were let go. I do know a lot of companies were already going out of business before the first pandemic, those companies tried to stay in business but eventually fell. But that’s not due to lack of loads/freight volume ; that was due to those companies not running financially stable. Ie; drivers not running low mpg, high maint. Cost, inefficient accounting , mis appropriation of company funds, fraud, accidents, etc. I’ve been running ever since the pandemic started. I’m an owner op. Yes it’s a high cost and liability but I’ve been doing very good financially. But I run my company the right way and I don’t take cheap freight that doesn’t pay well. I don’t go flying down the road at 75 mph burning up fuel on a cheap load, I have good accounting , and minimal waste financially . No problems here except lack of parts to fix truck when something breaks . But things work out eventually and I plan for that accordingly . I’m aware though that for the reasons you stated drivers are leaving the industry. I don’t blame them. But this is a dirty industry. Has been for years. Your either smart enough to know how to manipulate the system or your out. Plain and simple. But the money is good for me and for our company drivers at my contract company. So drivers leaving in droves doesn’t apply to everyone and or every company or business sector of the industry. My advice? Educate yourselves in the industry with accounting, business, freight brokerage and you’ll better understand the industry and you can gain leverage . If your just choosing to be a dummy at the wheel ? Then your as good as done already. But learning how to manipulate the system ? Your always 10 steps ahead. There’s a lot of money to be made still. If your not making it at your current company or being treated like shit? There’s plenty of other companies out there that will treat you better and pay you better . Or you can just buy your own truck and get a bus. Lic. Like I did? And run shit yourself. If your struggling with being on the road so long? There’s plenty of local and regional trucking jobs out there and your home more . And that’s ok too. Try working in warehouse or logistics . That’s still sort of the industry . Trucking isn’t for everyone and I get that. But just like anything else, try and retain your quality of life , don’t over work yourself and take time off . Take care of yourself first.

Sound analysis my friend.... thanks for sharing!!!

Pay has decreased extremely dramatically since 1980

Im thinking about quitting myself. I’ve been driving for 20yrs, and I drive for UPS making 140+k a year. Its just not worth it to me anymore. Team driving, being gone for 5 days at a time, limited exercise, bad food, the lack of having a restroom when you need it, and sudden schedule changes has taken its toll. Id say by next summer more than likely i’ll be in another field.

Find a local hourly paid driving job. The heck with the cpm bs, you don’t get paid for your time and work you actually do.

After 7 companies in a 3yr period, I'm convinced there are no good trucking companies out there. The only way I'll go back to trucking is with my own truck under my own authority. I refuse to be away from my family 4-6 weeks at a time, making someone else rich and having some dumb ass desk jockey that has never so much as sat in the passenger seat of a semi tell me how to do my job or disrespectfully tell me that I don't know how to do my job. It's too many people running trucking companies or in management positions that don't know the first fuck about driving a truck and they implement all these goofy ass rules that make no Goddamn sense. Trucking, to me, is not hard. What's hard is dealing with asinine dispatchers/ driver mgrs, safety departments and other office personnel that create stressful situations for drivers

Drivers are quitting cuz it is too cold...

Trucking is simply not worth it anymore my health has taken hit I’m constantly stressed I’ve become extremely short tempered. We as drivers are under paid, over worked, and DOT is always trying to find a way to mess with us… but yet the anti trucking association(ATA) doesn’t seem to think there’s a problem

Being a truck driver comes with 1. Danger 2. Underpaid 3. Bad Rested 4. Loneliness/Bored 5. Never Home 6. Bad Relationship With Your Woman 7. Extreme Stress 8. Health Issues/Weight Gain Don't sound like a great career to have

Small family owned companies are the way to go. I work for a small company (less than 10 trucks) and they are fantastic. 4 day work week and still make 60 to 70k a year.

Not finding a place to park the truck was my biggest issue

Because nothing changes in trucking

That was informative- thank you!

Take the average truck driver whether it's over the road or local , and take their pay for the first 40 hours of their week , and they make $750 to $950 and that includes all carriers with the exception of UPS n maybe a couple others . That is $250 to $400 dollars a week less than any of the other blue collar trades , carpenters, electricians , plumbers , welders , ironworkers . Trucking is the most bullshit job in the world

It’s cheap money employers pay. Truckers are Paid by the mile. Road closures , poor road conditions resulting in slow driving are not considered. Drivers are not paid for pre trip or post trip inspections , nor paid while fuelling up, nor paid at border crossings where it can take hours and no miles. Basically driver is working 10$/hr job. And now Sikhs have ruined the rates. A trip which would generate 1200$, Sikhs do that for 500$ , tf

there are companies out there still pushing there drivers 6 month for only couple days off then right back to 6 month on the road. and also i can get a job driving forklift for $20/hour(union job) and be home everyday is much safer.

I got my CDL Class A license late November. I start my first trucking job on January 10th of this year. The company is a local carrier, pays $25.00/hr, 1st shift, home every evening, and the routes are INTRA STATE. I never had a non retail industry job in my life. This new industry will have plenty of cons. It's going to be a new experience not dealing with retail freight.

Pretty cool information Gill

Many companies have found the golden spot in hiring,firing and quitting truck drivers. During the short time the driver is there,the company is still getting their loads moved until its time to recycle the driver. A dirty little secret that no one ever considers. "Get a brand new pair of underwear, use it once,throw it away and get a new pair of underwear". This,in my opinion, is what we need to stop doing" being cattle" for this trucking companies. Get hire for the training time only. The training time it will take you to learn about trucking,then get your own truck and drive O/O . Use the trucking company, don't let them use you. As a 36 year truck driving veteran,this is just my opinion.

25 years of experience and still up to this date I wonder why are people driving OTR for such low wages. I've never done OTR or have slept on a truck and the first year I made $47k 25 years later I'm making six figures, I'm home every day, I got 4 weeks vacation

Ask yourself how bad you want something better. Them think about owning your own truck and being your own carrier with your own MC and DOT number. Yes there is more risk but as with anything, where there is risk there can be reward. If you have good work ethic them there is money to be made. Just not working for someone but rather yourself. With your own company there is infinite tool for advancement and growth if that’s what you choose to do.

For me there's just too many dickheads on the road who likes to mess up your long day by playing the drive slow infront of a big truck then speed up when a big truck is trying to pass game, because they can and knowing you drive something slower than them. Also most company trucks the are governed at 65-75 mph which i dont like. But i didnt quit i just i downsized and went with a cargo van. Don't mind a cubetruck either.

And the disrespect as well as being treated like a CRIMINAL from the driving public along with the law enforcement agencies day in and day out……..I’m retired after 30 years and I DON’T miss it one BIT!!

underrated channel, u got my sub

each of videos is very helpful for me as a beginner in this industry Thank you Best Regrads, Lafayette Express LLC

Under paid, Shitty trucks and trailers and the supervisors don’t give a shit about you. Having a class A should Guarantee you at least 30 bucks an hour minimum to drive a tractor trailer

I did it for over 20+ years. It's a young man's job. By time most of you get into your 50's you will be medically disqualified.

This guy is a smart man! He speaks the truth

I wish I lived in the US and get to drive for him!! I been driving a truck for the past 20 years there r companies that treat you like if im not even human. Feels good when someone appreciate the driver/ owner operator

Awesome video. keep it up bro!!!

Max Holloway?

The clearinghouse is running alot of drivers out of business!!! Defund the clearinghouse and let the courts decide if you keep your cdl

Good recruiting video..

Perfectly said.

I left, it's too much stress, too many tight deadlines and I agree a lot trucking companies simply Don, t care, there mind set is one of undermining and arrogant, I Don, t blame any driver that walks away. Get a job away from roads, get out of tailbacks, get off the roads half your stress and get the rest and sleep you deserve and get your health back, because believe me nobody really truly cares about your health

Electronic logs That is number one

After close to 20 years I quit my truck driving job back in December. Due to health issues and the general public who drive around us that cut the driver off , demonstrate road rage towards the driver trying to do their job etc. Also some places that expect miracles to happen by backing in to places really not meant for trucks. I’m glad I got the experience but now looking at a new career and not worrying about weather/road conditions, 4 wheelers, other vehicles, some horrible job sites and a society that seems to find trucks in the way all the time.

force teams and im out.

As smart trucking said lack of respect, I mean 0.38 cents per mile wtf

Also a lot of the truck drivers I know usually eventually get divorced sometimes it’s worse than a soldier coming home.

I can say one thing, I thrive on the least amount of interaction with people. For the most part, the average person annoys me. As a combat veteran rated with PTSD, I enjoy OTR trucking.

Transit isn't any better. People has gotten too disrespectful these days. Plus the politics in public transit. The mis treatment. Or the we can replace you mentality versus I can write you up for any and everything. At least the freight don't spit on you.I think I prefer to not drive at all anymore.

Truck Driver's are not properly compensated for their time and energy, their almost always being lied to by these guys who have never driven or only have unrealistic idea's on how to run and operate in the field. It's a load of entirely to much bull being told to attract driver then when you get their nothing is what they've said to get you there. All flashing lights a bunch of smoke n mirrors and a flick of the risk. They steal driver settlements, kick you out of trucks on the road in the middle of nowhere, expect you to sacrifice for them when not one can careless about you, your family, or your safety. There Very few Carriers in the trucking industry who fashion their company behind the well being of their driver's success and safety. don't believe me? Why are their so many so call truck leasing programs today? It's because companies that didn't take care of their driver's needed a quick skem to fill their trucks do to high turnovers.!! If I said anymore it would be me ranting.

TRUCKIN INDUSTRY full of LIES #DONT get your CDL LICENSE

Hey Mr Gill22 I'm a South African in south africa 🇿🇦, I'm 30 years old with a 7years experience as a truck driver I'm currently looking for a job abroad as a truck drive please help me Sir America or Canada 🇨🇦

I have a friend that drive trucks delivery and said the same thing.. he want to quit because of health reasons.. he gain weight and is much chunky now the only time he move is when hes waiting for a load to be on he try to stretch and walk a bit lol

I will be 48 years old in a couple months. I'm a local company driver, and I'm tired of the road. I'm thinking about taking a freight dispatch training course, so I open my own LLC company. Just trying to way my opinions and make a decision!

ELD . Time from Point A to B . When do I Sleep , Pickup load and Deliver - Time . Deduction if late . Do Brokers and Dispatch not realize that from FL. to CA , or TX. to Connecticut , I will run into various State speed limits , weather conditions , road construction , etc ...

Im quitting in 3 months. Im done. Im going to start my own business outside of the industry

To add to those, another few big reasons are also - false advertisement, false hope, false expectations and overinflated ego. I hear too many drivers talk about unrealistic paychecks that they heard from a trucking buddy and they end up having these high expectations that don't meet reality. Many companies also falsely advertise how many miles you will make per week and setup drivers for failure and give him false hope. And of-course, there are also a lot of drivers that expect their company/dispatch/whoever to do everything for them. Fix their truck, call the brokers, call the shippers, call receivers, ect ect while they don't want to do anything except for sitting there in the truck and waiting. There are a lot of factors that go into this and this list can go on and on, but reality of the matter is that trucking is a hard job and most people don't have what it takes to make it.

Lack of respect, low pay, parking, always fighting to get hometime, bad weather... the list goes on. In terms of loneliness, I always choose a company with a pet policy and a rider policy. I would never consider running team.

The age old unspoken agreement was the driver delivers on time and keeps the truck out of the ditch and the company leaves him the hell alone. Somewhere along the way that disappeared. Now they have cameras on the driver so a desk jockey can "coach" the driver.

Shippers & recievers sure dont help.

im doing a macroeconomics presentation on this topic and its a pretty interesting and seems like a really important topic

I work from home. I am alone every day and I sit in one place for 8 hours.

You have to go to school for a year; you have to have a physical; you are scrutinized and reprimanded and in some cases jailed for changing a radio station; you work 14 hours a day and at the end of the day you’re making $20.50 an hour. So why not just get a job for $20.50 an hour and go home after 8 or 10 hours and not risk going to jail or fined or monitored on video camera for every little thing? Secondly, they’re just bringing in trucks from Mexico that don’t run on logs to pick up slack. Rates won’t go up. And the reality is that they hire and train now new immigrants to fill trucking jobs to keep wages low. Don’t hate on me. It’s an observation and reality of trucking. Wages won’t go up much if any.

Became a hazmat tanker driver I’m not hauling nothing else .

Trucking is hard and the rates are shit. People are waking up.

I left trucking for Real Estate and I couldn't be happier.

I hear a lot of thing about the respect.. not it seems rare.. and I also hear about mutual aid doesn't exist anymore.. ?

If they would help out the newbies they wouldn't get such a bad taste in their mouths, most Americans have a hard time helping others, really helping others out is foreign to most of us.

I'm thinking about quitting now too Im tired of this.... Getting real stressful

I quit also. I quit because I knew the company was cheating me.

company just care about the drivers you just a number

I drive coach bus into NYC from New England sometimes I bypass manhattan by going to New Jersey VIA George Washington bridge then Lincoln Tunnel back to NYC and man I never seen so man trucks in one place and its a huge war going on George Washington bridge with all the traffic and the 4 wheelers who literally criss cross lanes then heading back north on Cross Bronx Expressway traffic backed up for miles 90 percent is trucks sitting on I95 and barely crawling Trucking is definitely million times tougher if you have to go to or thru NYC

Also not enough lot lizards now a days

I am the total opposite on the spectrum of wanting human interaction at a job. Shortly after getting out of high school I worked nights at a grocery store for 4 years just so I did not have to deal with people. With that being said I'm also a big fan of buying and selling motorcycles, cars, boats on craigslist.

Thats what they want you to do.

You hit the nail on the head with lonelyness and knowing your worth, I’m about to quit this bitch!!

For me, loneliness was not why. I ran as an independent contractor OTR. My reasons...... Poor diet options Lack of undisturbed sleep- too many drivers idleing all night. Male dominated industry = discrimination. Federal Government and States over regulate, taxes, tolls, etc. Showers are expiring after 3 days Truckers are shot at, treated as second class citizens Brokers steal our profits Long wait times in docks with no pay. Lack of safe parking especially after being the last one to get loaded because your a female. I can go on and on. The industry is horrible and good luck finding someone to respect you. Women don't get local jobs.

Jolly, a Indian trucking channel that actually speaks English.

Second this guy put trucking in the “Indusrty” category.. proves he dont know crap from putty..

The main reason is......most of these people are not truckers. The only reason why so many people are in trucking is the same reason why so many people became barbers about 10 years ago..........the nation economic is bad and people need to work for money. This means if everything was great people would choose something else to do and the people who choose trucking during good times are real truckers and this goes for industry.

3pl Jobs pay close to $50k for entry level positions. Brokers make more than drivers and get to go home everyday.

Low pay/docks burning the clock/home time lies/automation is not that far away and wages will more than likely get worse.

Colin Kapernick became a truck driver

It’s happening right now. Has a new driver I’ve been getting a lot of crazy offers

Hello, I just came across your Channel doing research to get into trucking? Doe's your company provide CDL training?

The bigger the trucking company you go to work for the worst off you are on getting somewhere. If Dispatchers are a high turnover at a company, Do not drive for that company. It is best to look up any company reviews before you apply. Don't apply for a company that some driver out there told you OH come over here its better! BULLSHIT!!!!!!! You want to know about trucking, watch bonehead truckers on RU-vid, You may think something can't happen to you BUT all it takes is another driver to fuck you up. Rail fright needs to be improved throughout this country and all truck drivers need to stay regional.

I want to see an autonomous truck back up to a dock 🤣🤣