Research Reports |
Title: | The Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Professional Drivers |
Authors: | Julie Rodriguez and Gene Griffin |
Publication Date: | Nov 1989 |
Report #: | SP-97 |
TRID #: | 00493661 |
Keywords: | job satisfaction, management, productivity, professional drivers, public opinion, safety, shortages, truck drivers, turnover |
Type: | Research Report – Staff Papers |
The motor carrier industry faces a costly problem with driver turnover and a general driver shortage. This paper looks at drivers' opinions about specific areas of their work and how important these areas are to their job satisfaction. Management's perceptions of drivers are also addressed and compared to drivers' opinions.