Incentivizing Driver Excellence
To remain competitive in a challenging labor market, trucking companies and fleet operators are exploring performance-based pay models to help boost driver retention and recruiting.
Driver Pay Rose in 2021, ATA Survey Finds
Truck drivers saw their pay increase in 2021 — some significantly — according to a new study from American Trucking Associations.
Driver Pay Raise Trend Catches Crosswinds
The trucking industry has rapidly increased driver pay in recent years, but with a softening freight environment that trend is spinning off in several directions.
Walmart’s Driver Pay Boost Goes Beyond Miles Driven
Walmart Inc. made a big splash recently with the news that it was boosting its overall pay package for first-year drivers to as much as $110,000 a year. But its new compensation package for drivers of all experience levels covers more than just pay per mile.
Roadrunner Raises Pay in Latest Phase of Transformation
Roadrunner Freight is increasing driver pay, the latest step in its strategic transformation, the company announced March 14.
KLLM Announces Largest Driver Pay Increase in Company History
KLLM Transport Services is implementing the largest comprehensive pay and compensation increase in its history, the company announced Jan. 18.
January 24, 2022Cargo Transporters Announces Pay, PTO Increases for Drivers
Cargo Transporters instituted its third, and largest, driver pay and compensation increase for 2021, the carrier announced Oct. 27.
October 29, 2021Free Guide: Optimize Driver Retention, Pay, and Culture
41% of driver communications about pay include questions: driver pay is confusing and stressful. When pay isn’t easy to understand, driver turnover is inevitable. Download this FREE guide to align your culture and driver pay to maximize driver retention.
October 1, 2021Appeals Court Rules in Favor of U.S. Xpress in Driver Pay Dispute
A U.S. appeals court has issued an opinion in favor of U.S. Xpress Enterprises in a class-action case in which California truck drivers argued they should have been paid for nondriving work time, even while under a piece-rate basis agreement with the carrier to transport a load.
June 24, 2021More Carriers Raise Pay Amid Driver Shortage
Trucking companies are continuing to increase pay to recruit and retain drivers to protect against ongoing labor capacity issues.