However, as trucking jobs increase, more trucking veterans retire, and not many young people are interested in getting into a field that puts them behind the wheel for hours on end. As fleet demand grows, the fleet crowd shrinks. Drivers also demand more flexibility in their schedules with better benefits.

Some carriers have benefits programs while offering fuel and performance bonuses. They also make it a clear note that all work done by drivers is paid for – this means pick-ups, drops, border crossing, and time spent shipping and receiving.