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Pay and benefits: Page 4

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
Cfi Trucks
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
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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
Stoughton Intermodal Chassis
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
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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
Trucks on highway
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
Truck driver help wanted sign
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
Montgomery Transport truck
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
Maverick Transportation truck
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
employee time sheet
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
Transervice trucks
Technology
Fleets see productivity drop after increasing driver pay
Large fleets have seen driver availability decrease after giving raises. Executives from the largest fleets shared this and other insights during the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Las Vegas.
September 30, 2021
Robert Low
Business
Large fleet raises pay for independent contractors
Bay & Bay Transportation is giving contractors a 30 cpm boost in pay. Also: Echo Global Logistics acquired by private equity firm; California Freightliner and Western Star dealership upgrades facility; first Canadian fleet orders electric Kenworth T680E.
September 13, 2021
Bay And Bay Trucks
Alternative power
Schneider places big electric Freightliner order | Hino debuts fuel cell Class 8
50 BEVs headed to Schneider's SoCal operations. Also: In October 2020, Hino unveiled its Project Z – a development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks; Barr-Nunn Transportation is expanding its Assured Pay fleet offering.
September 1, 2021
Fuel cell Hino truck
Mergers & Acquisitions
PS Logistics continues expansion with brokerage acquisition
PS Logistics' 3PL division TA Services has acquired a Canadian perishable goods broker. Also: Electric truck manufacturer Xos going public after merger; Cowan launches incentive program for new regional drivers.
August 20, 2021
Ta Services
Technology
Fleets see results from automated per diem program
Many fleets offer per diem pay but may not understand the tax advantages or how to automate these programs.
July 20, 2021
Per diem programs can put more money in drivers' pockets and save fleets money in payroll taxes.
Workforce
Scholarship fund paves the way for trucking's future
Earlier this month, TCA's Scholarship Fund announced that 57 undergraduate college students with ties to the trucking industry will be awarded scholarships for the 2021-22 academic school year.
July 14, 2021
graduation cap and money
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA looks to expand definition, mounting position of vehicle safety tech
FMCSA proposes to amend its regs to allow lower mounting of vehicle safety tech. Also, Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase next month; WEL Companies (CCJ Top 250, No. 178) is increasing driver pay for the second time this year.
July 6, 2021
Rand Mc Nally
Pay and benefits
Several Top 250 fleets boosting driver pay
See how some of the nation's top carriers are rewarding their drivers.
June 9, 2021
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Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
During a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck production, and credited his trade policies with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
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Freight demand
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