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Driver Survey Spring 2026
1.
What is your age?
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
Over 65
2.
How much truck driving experience do you currently have?
Less than 2 years
2-3 years
4-5 years
More than 5 years
3.
Are you currently looking for a truck driving job?
Yes
No
4.
If you answered
YES
to Question 3, what are the reason(s) you are looking for a job?
(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Improved Home Time
Predictable/Higher Pay
Consistent Miles
Better Benefits
Better/Newer Equipment
Feel disrespected at current job
I want to work for a smaller carrier
I want to work for a larger carrier
Other (please specify)
5.
If you answered
NO
to Question 3, why are you not looking for a job?
I'm Happy Where I'm Driving
I'm Waiting for the Economy to Improve
I've Retired From Trucking
I Need More Experience
I'm An Owner/Operator
Other (please specify)
6.
How are you searching for new truck driving jobs today? (Choose all that apply)
AI Search (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Preplexity, etc.)
Trucking job boards
Google
Indeed/Glassdoor
Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
LinkedIn
Other (please specify)
7.
Are you using AI as part of your job search?
Yes
No
8.
If so, what platform(s) are you using? (choose all that apply)
ChatGPT
Gemini (Google AI Summary)
Claude
Perplexity
No, I'm not using AI as part of my job search
Other (please specify)
9.
If there was an AI Agent that helped you find and apply for jobs 24/7 with just the click of a button, would you use it?
Yes
No
10.
What matters MOST to you right now? (Choose 3)
Higher Pay
More Home Time
Better/Consistent Miles
Job Stability
Better treatment/respect
Reliable Equipment
Other (please specify)
11.
What frustrates you MOST about communication with your company? (Select one)
Last-minute load changes
Lack of updates
Not being listened to
Inconsistent information
Hard to reach someone
Other (please specify)
12.
What is the ONE issue that would most likely cause you to leave your carrier in the next 3 months? (Select one)
Pay inconsistency
Not enough home time
Poor communication with dispatch
Equipment reliability
Lack of respect/appreciation
Benefits
Freight instability
Other (please specify)
13.
How do you feel about increased federal enforcement of CDL requirements, including CDL licensing standards and English proficiency for drivers?
Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neutral/no opinion
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose