Five fleets have recently announced pay increases for their drivers, including Groendyke Transport, A.N. Webber, Cheema Freightlines, Whiteline Express, Ozark Motor Lines.
Additionally, the Enid, Oklahoma-based company’s chemical drivers will receive a flat-rate increase the company says will increase pay significantly.
Ozark Motor Lines (No. 120 on the CCJ 250), based in Memphis, Tenn., is increasing pay for its long-haul and regional drivers, as well as teams. Over-the-road and regional drivers will receive a 2 cents-per-mile increase and teams will see a 1 cpm increase, effective June 1.
A.N. Webber, a 175-truck fleet out of Kankakee, Ill., recently announced a pay increase for drivers, bumping OTR driver pay to 47 cents-per-mile and regional driver pay to 49 cents-per-mile. Hourly drivers are also receiving a pay increase to $17.55 an hour.
Additionally, Webber drivers active on July 1 will receive a $1,000 “thank you bonus” on their next check.
Additionally, drivers for the 121-truck fleet who exceed 32,500 miles per quarter will be paid an additional 15 cents-per-mile for all miles above that with no safety violations, failed inspections or citations. The company also offers a $500 referral bonus to drivers who refer another driver that gets hired.
Whiteline Express, a 316-truck carrier out of Plymouth, Mich., is boosting pay for new and existing regional drivers up to as much as 50 cents-per-mile, based on experience.
Experienced drivers will also be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, frequent home time and more. Whiteline doesn’t require a hazmat endorsement, hauls mostly no-touch freight and allows both riders and pets.
