There is an old adage "The grass is always greener on the other side." In our industry, it often means that everybody’s trucking job is better than yours.
In recruiting and retention, we often hear this from our former drivers now returning to CR England. We hear their stories of why they left, including fancy advertisements, slick truck stop recruiters, promised local runs, and more. However, once they get out on the road with their new company they find that there are problems everywhere. The sweet talk and promises that got that driver away from England were empty, used only to get them in a truck.
Once a driver finds that these were just methods used to get them away from us, they anxiously look for a way back. This year alone we have seen a return of over 500 drivers.
While we hate to see our divers leave, many returning drivers come with a greater appreciation for what an opportunity it is to drive for England. We have good experiences with our returning drivers, and those who continue to meet our hiring criteria are always welcome back. Returning drivers are great a great asset for informing others that instead of searching for greener pastures, it is best to stay here and succeed.
Typically, when a driver change jobs, he will lose about 3 weeks to 2 months in earnings, not counting lost time and seniority. A truck driving job can be difficult at times, but remember, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
C.R. England has some of the best training and operations staff in the industry and we are committed to constantly improving every aspect of our operation. Be encouraged that we know "your success is our success". Be safe, patient, professional, and know that you are appreciated.
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