Driver Poll: In the past 12 months, have you agreed to take a driving job and then backed out before your first day?

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Last week we asked, "If you've ever backed out of a job after saying yes, what was the biggest reason?"

  • 40.94% said, "Something about the recruiter or process felt off."
  • 22.05% said, "Found a better offer elsewhere."
  • 18.9% said, "Haven't done this."
  • 13.39% said, "Got cold feet about leaving my current job."
  • 4.72% said, "My personal or financial situation changed."
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