Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Regulations
CCJ Top 250
Pay and benefits: Page 3
Recruiting & retention
Recruiters shed light on how to obtain and retain drivers in a demand-driven market amid a driver shortage
Carriers are working to attract drivers from various backgrounds and are improving retention with driver pay increases and flexible schedules, but recruiters say it all boils down to culture.
August 18, 2022
Workforce
Supply chain pressure, recruiting challenges boosted driver pay last year
Truckload and LTL pay climbed in 2021, as did referral bonus amounts and the value of sign-on bonuses.
August 10, 2022
Sponsor Content
Check out the Comprehensive Guide On In-House Vs Outsourced Maintenance
Fullbay
June 11, 2025
Workforce
Supply chain unaffected by 'Great Resignation'
Total compensation for supply chain jobs has increased by an average of 12%.
July 7, 2022
Workforce
Trucking industry at a crossroads
As with other highly competitive spaces, like technology and nursing, diversity is the way forward in trucking.
June 15, 2022
Workforce
How the government stole $4.8 trillion from truck drivers
Drivers are missing out on $95 billion of income each year that could be injected into the economy at a grassroots level.
June 13, 2022
Workforce
Trucking can promote job inclusion and eliminate gender inequalities
The future of the trucking industry and solving driver shortages hinges on freight companies’ abilities to hire and entice more female workers.
June 7, 2022
Workforce
All roads lead to pay
If the "driver shortage" has taught us anything it's that insufficient remuneration will cause driver retention problems.
May 25, 2022
Workforce
Starting a workplace savings plan for your trucking firm
When a fleet is starting its retirement savings plan, it must have a well-formulated game plan for the plan to successful.
May 14, 2022
Workforce
Two fleets announce driver pay increases
In addition to increasing driver pay, TFI International subsidiary CFI also announced it plans to purchase hundreds of new trucks and trailers this year. Also: Midwest Carriers boosting pay while lowering health insurance premiums.
February 4, 2022
Workforce
Supply Chain and national security vulnerabilities rooted in driver pay methods
Over the past 40 years, truck drivers have increased productivity by two fold while earning about half the pay.
January 18, 2022
Trailers
Trailer manufacturer expanding to increase intermodal chassis production
Stoughton Trailers is building a new facility in Texas and expects to be manufacturing chassis there by the second quarter this year. Also: J.B. Hunt paid nearly $10 million in appreciation bonuses last year.
January 4, 2022
Workforce
Why we need to eliminate the overtime exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act to solve the driver shortage
When a driver is paid by the mile yet regulated by hour, there will be a natural disconnect as the financial incentives are constrained by the clock.
December 6, 2021
Workforce
Company drivers value job stability, income, benefits over other factors, ATRI study finds
A recent survey into drivers' classification motivations from the American Transportation Research Institute found that boosting healthcare and retirement benefits could result in better recruiting and retention efforts for fleets.
December 1, 2021
Workforce
Hiring drivers in difficult times
How an employee-friendly job market is upending how trucking companies attract and retain great teams.
November 23, 2021
Workforce
Flatbed carrier institutes 5 cpm 'Driver Shortage Surcharge'
The Alabama-based carrier will pass on the surcharge to its drivers. Also: J.B. Hunt launches new transload service in New York metro area; Financing firm offering equipment financing for start-up businesses.
November 22, 2021
Workforce
Maverick announces five benefits improvements for drivers
The Arkansas-based flatbed carrier is offering Holiday Pay, in-cab Wi-Fi and more. Also: Averitt Express recognized as Military Friendly Company; Montgomery Transport offering Appreciation Pay through January.
November 17, 2021
Workforce
Lack of overtime pay a contributor to the driver shortage
The Fair Labor Standards Act guarantees overtime pay but it doesn't apply to motor carriers.
November 15, 2021
Spot market
Transervice launches new LTL service | TA unveils upgrade plans, new travel center design
Transervice Integrated Solutions LTL division delivers both 3PL and 4PL logistics solutions. Also: United Road expands its Guaranteed Pay Benefit to all company drivers; TA shocases truck stop upgrade plan and new travel center design concepts; more.
October 21, 2021
Previous Page
Page 3 of 4
Next Page
Top Stories
Business
Texas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner
The state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.
Trucks
'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
Business
FedEx founder Fred Smith passes away
Regulations
Gallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure funding
Alternative power
California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
White Papers
In House or Outsourced Maintenance
The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.
