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We'll build a retention estimate on your real numbers — no pressure, no jargon. Call 844-PDA-TEAM or send a message today.", "ogImage": "", "canonical": "", "schema": "LocalBusiness", "aeoAnswer": "This page is PDA's contact page where trucking carriers can connect with a driver retention specialist to discuss their fleet, turnover challenges, and how PDA's retention programs, exit interviews, onboarding support, and driver feedback services can help — including a custom turnover cost estimate based on real numbers.", "aeoTopics": [], "aeoFAQs": [ { "question": "How do I talk to a driver retention specialist at PDA?", "answer": "You can reach a PDA driver retention specialist by filling out the contact form on this page or by calling 844-PDA-TEAM (844-732-8326) to speak with someone right away. 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Reports and insights are available on the PDA website and through PDA's LinkedIn page." }, { "question": "How much does it cost to replace a truck driver?", "answer": "PDA estimates the cost to replace a single truck driver at approximately $12,799, factoring in recruiting, onboarding, training, lost productivity, and other operational impacts. Carriers can use PDA's free Driver Turnover Cost Calculator to estimate what annual turnover is costing their specific fleet and what a 10-point retention improvement could return." }, { "question": "What free resources does PDA Intelligence offer for carrier leaders?", "answer": "PDA Intelligence offers several free resources including a Driver Turnover Cost Calculator, a whitepaper on the real cost of driver turnover, a data download with the latest recruiting and retention figures, driver survey results, and a podcast covering the people side of trucking. 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PDA may share your information with vendors and third-party service providers who perform services on behalf of the company, and those parties are only permitted to use your information to the extent necessary to deliver those services." }, { "question": "Is the PDA website safe for children under 13?", "answer": "No, the PDA site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. PDA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 and asks that users in that age group do not submit any information on the site. Parents or guardians with concerns should review the full Privacy Policy at pdateam.com." } ] }, "programs": { "title": "Driver Retention Programs for Trucking Companies | PDA", "description": "PDA's driver retention programs provide one-on-one outreach, text check-ins, and exit interviews to reduce trucking turnover. Explore your options today.", "focusKeyword": "driver retention programs for trucking companies", "ogTitle": "Stop Driver Turnover Before It Starts | PDA Retention Programs", "ogDescription": "From weekly one-on-one outreach to scalable text check-ins and structured exit interviews, PDA's driver retention programs keep your best drivers on the road.", "aeoAnswer": "This page details PDA's driver retention programs for trucking companies, including the Complete Care Retention Program for one-on-one outreach, Q Texting for scalable satisfaction monitoring, and Exit & Stay Interview Solutions that help fleets identify turnover risks and intervene before drivers resign.", "aeoFAQs": [ { "question": "What driver retention programs does PDA offer trucking companies?", "answer": "PDA offers several driver retention programs tailored to different needs, including the Complete Care Retention Program for consistent one-on-one outreach, the Q Texting Retention Program for scalable text-based check-ins, and Exit & Stay Interview Solutions that provide independent, structured conversations with drivers. 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When a driver indicates dissatisfaction, your team receives an immediate notification so you can respond before a concern becomes a resignation. Open-ended responses also capture real-time employee feedback and help surface emerging retention trends across your workforce." } ] }, "solutions": { "title": "How Driver Retention Works | PDA's Approach", "description": "PDA combines real conversations with data-driven insights to reduce driver turnover. See how our retention process works — and map it to your fleet.", "focusKeyword": "driver retention process", "ogTitle": "How PDA Turns Driver Feedback Into Lower Turnover", "ogDescription": "Real people. Real conversations. Real data. Discover how PDA's two-layer driver retention process gives carriers the visibility to act before drivers walk out the door.", "aeoAnswer": "This page explains how PDA's driver retention process works by combining a human layer — real retention specialists who call, listen, and follow up with drivers — and a data layer that turns those conversations into workforce visibility, helping carriers identify at-risk drivers and intervene before a fixable problem becomes a resignation.", "aeoFAQs": [ { "question": "How does PDA's driver retention process work?", "answer": "PDA's driver retention process is built around four steps: listen, identify, intervene, and learn. Driver feedback creates visibility into concerns and potential retention risks, allowing carriers to identify problems earlier and intervene while there is still time to retain the driver. The resulting data also uncovers broader trends across the workforce." }, { "question": "Do drivers actually open up to PDA retention specialists?", "answer": "Yes — drivers regularly open up to PDA because they're speaking with a real, independent person who is focused on listening rather than managing them day-to-day. Approximately 30% of PDA's daily call volume consists of calls initiated by drivers themselves, demonstrating a high level of voluntary engagement and trust in the process." }, { "question": "What kind of reporting and visibility does PDA provide to carrier leadership?", "answer": "PDA provides customized retention reporting that turns driver conversations into actionable workforce intelligence. Reports help leadership identify at-risk drivers, recurring concerns, positive trends, and emerging issues across areas like operations, compensation, equipment, and overall driver experience. The goal is to give leaders the visibility to know where to focus and where to act." } ] } }