Truckstop released its Carrier Insight Survey on Wednesday. The look at more than 500 carriers shows 91% of them are confident they will achieve their professional goals and nearly half expect significant personal and business improvements.
"The survey results highlight carriers' resilience, ambition and determination to enhance their businesses and overall quality of life," says Kendra Tucker, CEO of Truckstop.
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The survey also showed that most carriers, 77%, plan to upgrade their trucks, including performance improvements and driver comfort enhancements, such as heated seats and updated sound systems. Carriers are also interested in adding route optimization technology and safety features such as cameras. Roughly a third of carriers surveyed, around 38%, say they're saving for equipment upgrades.
Personal growth also remains a key goal, 93% of carriers say they view professional development as critical and are looking to invest in training or certifications.
Only 3% of surveyed carriers say they plan to leave the industry. The vast majority, 94%, believe their professional life will improve this year. More than half, 53% expect it to be significantly better.
