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Pay and benefits

Workforce
GP Transco boosts driver pay, home time flexibility
The fleet's drivers are receiving a 5 cpm increase in base pay, with the opportunity to earn up to 6 additional cpm in performance-based pay. Also: Nebraska wildfire HOS waiver extended; team drivers charged for allegedly stealing World Cup team's gear, merchandise; more.
June 18, 2026
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Regulations
Ohio ending non-domiciled CDL program | Melton raises driver pay
The state is notifying its approximately 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders of next steps. Also: Melton increasing driver pay by 5-8 cents per mile; Iowa codifies ELP into law with penalties.
June 2, 2026
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Nussbaum announces sizable driver pay increase
The pay increases for Irregular Route OTR drivers include mileage and weekly minimum increases, an increased transition bonus, profit sharing for drivers and more. Also: Education Department finalizes Workforce Pell Grant program; new trucking school launches in Missouri.
May 27, 2026
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Carriers share insight into driver pay
Nussbaum Transportation, J&R Schugel Trucking and Boyle Transportation leaders shed light on their driver pay processes in response to CCJ's recent What Drivers Want survey that highlighted pay as a top factor in drivers' decisions to change companies.
December 8, 2025
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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
44% of drivers we surveyed scored company culture an 8 or higher and 38% ranked satisfaction with recognition for their work at least an 8.
November 17, 2025
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Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
Almost one-third of drivers say they have experienced payroll discrepancies as take-home pay falls and miles follow.
November 12, 2025
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Workforce
Averitt announces record pay raises for drivers, associates
Averitt (No. 24 on CCJ Top 250) is investing in its team with substantial pay increases for drivers, dock associates, and more. This move comes as driver wages continue to be a major operational cost for trucking companies.
July 17, 2025
Averitt has more than 8,000 employees across its network.
Workforce
Drivers prefer monetary safety rewards, but merchandise has greater impact
Employee recognition and rewards programs can be a great addition to a carrier’s safety incentive program, but it should be a facet of the program, not the entirety.
May 26, 2025
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Workforce
New research dives into long-haul trucking's driver turnover problem
New research from the OOIDA Foundation looks at what it calls "The Churn" -- high turnover rates at long-haul truckload carriers.
May 23, 2025
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Truck driver pay falls behind other careers, widening a $3,500 wage gap
As job dissatisfaction rises, many truck drivers are seeking better pay, more predictable schedules and improved work-life balance.
April 17, 2025
Truck driver pay falls behind other careers
Pay and benefits
Affordable healthcare with a new insurance model
Trucking companies are in a unique business where their growth is determined by their customers, and they can only truly control fixed costs such as auto insurance and workers' comp.
March 22, 2025
Medical
Government affairs
Congress revives bill to remove truckers' overtime exemption
The bicameral, bipartisan legislation was reintroduced last week and would remove trucking's overtime exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Also: Missouri looks to address predatory towing; CVSA opens nominations for driver award; more.
March 10, 2025
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Workforce
Surveys find driver stress directly impacts road safety
In a recent Geotab report, 68% of drivers said work-related stress negatively impacts their performance, and 78% believe stress and mental health contribute to road dangers.
February 25, 2025
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CCJ Innovators
Canadian fleet fixes turnover with hybrid pay model
Alchemist Specialty Carriers' payment method ensures drivers are paid for every hour they work – not just when their wheels are rolling – and the company is seeing big paybacks, including reduced turnover and cost savings.
September 30, 2024
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The way you approach Truck Driver Appreciation Week speaks volumes
Drivers often feel undervalued and under-appreciated, and a swag bag of company merchandise isn't going to change that.
September 11, 2024
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Pay and benefits
Average truckload driver pay up 10% in two years
Carriers offered smaller referral and fewer sign-on bonuses but more frequently offered tenure bonuses.
September 3, 2024
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Workforce
Communication is key in driver satisfaction
Experts discuss the factors that attract drivers and make them stay during a CCJ webinar that highlighted top elements in the What Drivers Want survey, conducted in partnership with Lytx.
August 2, 2024
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Safety
Hawaii ranks safest but worst overall state for truckers
A study analyzed factors including safety, salaries, employment, job availability, industry interest and traffic to indicate where truck drivers can find the most supportive and lucrative environments and where they might encounter significant hurdles.
July 24, 2024
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