(360 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
61% Meeting/Working with People Across the Country
61% Freedom of the Highway (Not Working in an Office)
56% Entrepreneurship (Run Own Business)
23% Being a Part of the Trucking Community
8% Other (traveling, helping families, driving, etc.)
How long have you been a van operator with Atlas?
(361 respondents)
14% Less than 1 year
27% 1-3 years
16% 4-6 years
8% 7-9 years
10% 10-15 years
25% 16+ years or more
How many weeks per year do you spend on the road?
(360 respondents)
21% Less than 20 weeks
21% 20-30 weeks
28% 31-40 weeks
31% More than 40 weeks
How many miles per year do you normally drive your truck?
(361 respondents)
20% Less than 50,000
40% 50,000-74,999
24% 75,000-99,999
10% 100,000-124,999
6% 125,000 or more
On average, how many miles do your trips run?
(361 respondents)
15% 0-400 miles
27% 401-1000 miles
21% 1001-1500 miles
16% 1501-2000 miles
22% 2000+ miles
Why did you choose to join Atlas as a van operator?
(361 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
48% Atlas Agency
38% Family/Friend Influence
37% Company Reputation
27% Driver Respect
25% Money/Miles
23% Referral/Recommendation
17% Home Time
14% Equipment
10% Advancement Opportunities
13% Other (customer service, variety of loads, freight types, etc.)
What is your level of satisfaction with being an Atlas van operator?
(356 respondents)
49% Extremely satisfied – I love my job!
37% Reasonably Satisfied – life’s good!
10% Somewhat satisfied – Okay overall.
3% Could be better.
How likely are you to recommend joining Atlas to friends or colleagues on the road?
(359 respondents)
91% Very Likely
6% Somewhat Likely
3% Not Likely
What are you doing to be more eco-friendly while on the road?
(352 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
53% Limiting unnecessary idling
39% Use Prepass/EZ Pass/Best Pass
31% Use reusable grocery bags
30% Use reusable drink containers
29% Recycle aluminum, glass and plastic containers
23% Use APU
22% Taking advantage of hotel conservation programs like reusing towels
19% Buying organic or locally grown foods
19% Use generator
19% Use driver assist apps
14% Use Biodiesel fuels
10% Use aerodynamic skirts
3% Use IdleAir or other TSE
3% Hypermiling/eco-driving
2% Use battery operated HVAC (i.e. ParkSmart, etc.)
4% Other (driving best mileage speeds, etc.)
Okay, you're finally off the road. What's your favorite pastime when you're not working?
(356 respondents - Exceeds 100% due to multiple responses)
72% Hang out with family/friends
40% Have a relaxing dinner
31% Go on vacation
28% Go hunting or fishing
24% Spend time on a favorite hobby
20% Go to a sporting event
19% No contest...sleep!
17% Go to a movie
13% Other (ride motorcycle, attend concerts, do honey-do lists/maintenance/work around house/yard, relax at home, play poker, go to gym, coach softball, etc.)
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