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, 2018driver compensation
Government, Business, Editorial
Editorial: Glad Tidings Abound for Trucking
Trucking industry shareholders will remember 2018 fondly. The prospects for next year are pretty bright, too.
December 20, 2018
Opinion
Opinion: 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, 2018
Business
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)
Benefits 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)
Business
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Survey: Driver Compensation Is Up, but Tell Us: Is It Making a Difference?
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After many years of stagnant pay, truck driver compensation is rising substantially. But is it making a difference in your life or your business? We want to hear from you.
September 10, 2018
Business
Covenant Transport
Driver Team Bonus Bolsters Covenant's Recruiting Efforts
Covenant Transport
Carriers have been increasing compensation to entice drivers to join their ranks, and one of them has developed a fresh approach to bonuses.
January 18, 2018
Business
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Longhaul Driver Pay Jumps 1.6% in Third Quarter
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Longhaul truck driver pay rose in the third quarter as the truckload market tightened over the summer, setting the stage for a lift in salaries in 2018, according to the National Transportation Institute.
November 9, 2017
Opinion
Opinion: ELDs, Market Changes Require Fleets to Review How They Pay Drivers
One trend over the past several years is “activity-based pay," which compensates drivers for required tasks other than driving, such as waiting to be loaded, loading or unloading trailers, washing trucks, or documenting their deliveries, to name a few.
September 25, 2017
Business
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ATA Conducting Driver-Pay Survey
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American Trucking Associations is conducting a driver-compensation study to provide accurate information on one of the industry’s largest expenses: driver pay and benefits.
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