Epes Boosts Pay for Company Drivers, Owner-Operators

ruckload carrier Epes Transport System said it has raised pay for company drivers, owner-operators and dedicated teams, to be effective July 31.

The new package increases top company pay to 42 cents a mile, while independent contractors pay will rise to 90 cents a mile loaded and empty, plus fuel surcharge.

Epes, Greensboro, N.C., also created a new dedicated team operation of 50 power units with pay of up to 54 cents a mile for company teams and $1.15 mile for independent contractors.

“Our goal is to provide our fleet with solid pay and home weekends,” said Britt Colley, Epes’ president. “This is a well deserved raise for our professionals on the road,” he said.