CFI Plans to Upgrade Tractors, Raise Pay
TFI International operating company CFI on Feb. 2 detailed plans to upgrade its fleet equipment and increase driver pay this year.
February 4, 2022How to Streamline Driver Coaching
Program Aired: December 9, 2021. With nuclear verdicts up 1000% since 2010, not taking a proactive “high-touch” coaching approach is a serious risk. But, how to do it with limited staff? And without impacting driver turnover?
December 9, 2021Maverick, Melton, Montgomery Raise Pay, Benefits for Drivers
Maverick Transportation, Melton Truck Lines and Montgomery Transport recently continued the trend of carriers increasing driver pay and benefits.
November 19, 2021Forward Air Institutes Destination-Based Compensation Increase
Forward Air Corp. is pursuing a new destination-based compensation increase for its fleet partners within its LTL and truckload divisions, the company announced June 8.
June 11, 2021C.R. England Announces Historic Driver Pay Increase
C.R. England is implementing the largest overall percentage driver-pay increase in its history, the carrier announced April 22.
April 22, 2021Walmart Denied Rehearing in $54 Million Back Pay Case
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Walmart Inc. a rehearing in a lawsuit that now leaves the carrier with a lower court judgment to pay a large certified class of its California truck drivers more than $54 million in back pay for mostly layovers and rest breaks.
February 25, 2020Ruling That Awarded Walmart Drivers $54 Million Stands, Appeals Court Says
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s judgment that Walmart pay a court-certified class of its California truck drivers more than $54 million in back pay for layovers, rest breaks and pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
January 7, 2020Walmart Fights $54 Million Lawsuit Verdict Awarding Drivers Sleeper Berth Pay
A three-member panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Aug. 6 in an appeal by Walmart Transportation of a $54 million jury damage award in 2016.
August 8, 2019Editorial: Searching for the Stars
A viable remedy to one of trucking’s most vexing problems is at the industry’s fingertips, but current federal law stands in the way. The problem, if you haven’t guessed, is the driver shortage. The remedy, if you haven’t guessed, is bringing younger drivers into the fold.
February 21, 2019Driver Fuel Incentive Programs: What Works, What Doesn't And Why
Successfully implementing a driver fuel incentive program is a great way to reward professional drivers and control your fuel budget. If you are looking to implement a driver fuel incentive program or have tried and are not satisfied with the results, then you should attend.
January 31, 2019