driver compensation
Forward Air Institutes Destination-Based Compensation Increase
Team owner-operators going to a destination in the A Band, such as the Northeast, can expect an additional 25 cents per mile. Solo owner-operators will get 12.5 cents per mile driving to A Band destinations. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
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
A C.R. England truck travels on Interstate 15 outside of Las Vegas. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
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
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
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
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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
An entrance to a Walmart store in Pittsburgh is shown June 25, 2019. (Associated Press/Gene J. Puskar)
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, 2019Editorial: Glad Tidings Abound for Trucking
Trucking industry shareholders will remember 2018 fondly. The prospects for next year are pretty bright, too.
December 20, 2018Opinion: Promote Truck Driver Safety All Year — Not Just at the Holidays
It’s that time of year when we see a lot of information on how to promote safe driving during the holiday season. While this increased diligence is helpful, it’s just as important to establish an environment for truck drivers that promotes safety all year-round.
December 10, 2018Benefits Again on the Rise as Carriers Seek to Bolster Workforce
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, which launched a scholarship program, is among the carriers trying to bolster driver ranks by using novel incentives in their recruitment efforts. (TT File Photo)
Wages and bonuses for drivers aren’t the only incentives that are increasing as the trucking industry tries to keep up with the demands of a strong economy and a driver shortage, estimated to be at least 50,000 and expected to grow.
September 13, 2018