Motor Carrier Operation Three

This refrigerated carrier is a large national operation based in the mid-south with 2,400 total employees. The workforce consists of 2,100 drivers and a staff of 300 operations/support staff.Driver turnover rates at this company were quoted to be in excess of 200 percent. This company is very interested in wellness programs as the recently appointed president believes health affects every part of the business. They have not, however, figured out how to reach the driver with wellness programs. They do provide a $200 wellness benefit for all employees and do develop and distribute a newsletter.

This Midwest-based refrigerated carrier operates in all 50 states with an irregular route truckload operation. The company has approximately 2,000 independent owner-operators and 400 inhouse corporate staff and shop support. They are in the beginning stages of developing a wellness program and currently provide limited health information through a company newsletter. Flu shots, health screenings and fitness membership reimbursements are available to all employees and operators. They are in the process of building a fitness center at the corporate headquarters. As with other trucking companies, reaching drivers is their biggest concern. This is reflected in their participation rates since nearly 20 percent of corporate staff and only one percent of drivers participate in their wellness programs.