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Learn how truck drivers are paid, including cents per mile, hourly wages, salary, percentage pay, and the additional compensation that can affect total earnings.

August 10, 2026

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Your Guide to Today’s Truck Driver Pay Models

Truck driver pay isn’t calculated the same way across the industry. While cents per mile (CPM) remains the most common compensation model for over-the-road ...

Averitt has increased regional driver pay to 66 cents per mile, simplified its compensation structure and introduced a new hazmat accessorial payment as part of its latest driver investment.

August 10, 2026

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Averitt Invests in Drivers with Pay Increase and Simplified Compensation

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has announced enhancements to its LTL and regional driver compensation program, increasing top mileage pay while simplifying its pay structure ...

Learn the difference between practical miles and Household Goods miles, why paid miles may differ from your odometer, and how carriers calculate mileage pay for CDL drivers.

July 31, 2026

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Practical Miles vs. Household Goods Miles: Understanding How Carriers Calculate Driver Pay

New CDL drivers are often surprised when the number of miles on their paycheck doesn’t match what they saw on their truck’s odometer. That ...

Driver compensation continues to increase as trucking companies strengthen their pay packages. Learn about recent pay updates from Crete Carrier, Cargo Transporters, and USA Truck.

July 24, 2026

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Driver Compensation Is Increasing Across the Industry: Here Are Some of the Carriers Keeping Up

Driver compensation has remained a major focus throughout the trucking industry as carriers continue updating their pay packages to attract and retain professional CDL ...