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Averitt Announces Record Pay Increase for Hazmat Drivers

The Cookeville, Tenn.-based transportation and logistics company said these regional drivers saw their compensation increase to 64 cents per mile.

July 18, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

Maverick Raises Pay for Glass Division Drivers

Maverick Transportation increased pay for drivers in its glass over-the-road driving division, the company announced June 2.

June 3, 2025
Business

Understand Truck Driver Pay for More Informed Decision-Making and Negotiating

Many factors contribute to a fleet's ability to attract and retain drivers, and pay tops the list. Often, drivers will naturally look to it as the differentiating factor in a job.

October 25, 2024
Business

Truck Driver Pay Weathers Weaker Freight Conditions

The trucking industry continued to increase overall pay for drivers in 2023 despite a freight market downturn, American Trucking Associations reported Sept. 3.

September 4, 2024
BusinessSafetyFor-HireTop 100

Truck Driver Pay Drops 7.4% in Q2 as Freight Keeps Slumping, Reports Say

The trucking industry continued to experience a decline in driver compensation during the second quarter, with much of that led by lackluster starting pay.

August 29, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

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.

March 17, 2023
Business

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.

August 10, 2022
BusinessLogistics

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.

August 2, 2022
BusinessPrivate

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.

April 26, 2022
Business

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.

March 14, 2022