Because of the many benefits, including income and holiday and vacation time off, many in the trucking industry desire to drive for a private fleet. Walmart is considered top tier in that sector and has worked to maintain that status for nearly 50 years.
One key aspect of retaining drivers is respect. Most of the time that means valuing them with consistent conversation, scheduling and pay.
“Drivers are a special part of not just our supply chain but our company as a whole,” said Erin Bergman,...