driver pay Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Learn which truck driving jobs offer higher pay for city routes and congested metro areas. Explore pickup and delivery, final mile, food distribution, port drayage, and local supply routes that provide hourly pay, stop pay, and overtime.

December 11, 2025

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Truck Driving Jobs That Pay Extra for City Routes and Congested Areas

Drivers often assume that the highest pay comes from long stretches of open highway. In reality, several city-focused route types offer strong earning potential ...

October 13, 2025

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Demand for CDL Drivers in Construction and Oil Industries: Where the Jobs Are and What You Need to Know

The construction and oil industries rely heavily on commercial drivers with CDL licenses. Across various U.S. regions, these industries have a strong and steady ...

July 30, 2025

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Stop Letting Your Paycheck Slip Away: Real-World Budgeting Tricks for Truck Drivers

Keeping your cash flow steady as a truck driver isn’t just about luck or pinching pennies. With crazy fuel prices, surprise repairs, and a ...

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September 18, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Aims to End Overtime Exemption for Drivers

The movement to secure overtime pay for company-employed truck drivers is gaining momentum. The bipartisan GOT Truckers Act has recently garnered additional support with ...

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September 9, 2024

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Survey Results Reveal Truck Driver Pay Increase

The global trucking industry has experienced a steady rise in driver wages post-pandemic, despite ongoing challenges related to freight rates and tonnage. The latest ...

May 10, 2024

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Maximizing Your Earnings: Tips for Truck Drivers to Boost Their Paychecks

Maximizing your earnings is essential for achieving financial stability and reaching your long-term career goals as a truck driver. There are various strategies and ...

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May 7, 2024

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Overtime Pay Eligibility Expanded to Millions of U.S. Workers, Truck Drivers Included

The latest regulatory update for employers adds to a series of recent changes. The overtime rule, which underwent White House review weeks ago, is ...

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May 1, 2024

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GOT Truckers Act Supported by OOIDA to Help Increase Truck Driver Earnings

A recent final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor expanding overtime protections for millions of workers excludes truck drivers. Nevertheless, the Owner-Operator Independent ...

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April 17, 2024

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Per Diem Could be Reinstated for Company Drivers

Both in the House and Senate, attention has been turned toward restoring the per diem tax deduction for employee truck drivers. The Tax Fairness ...

April 1, 2024

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FMCSA Admin Speaks Out About Trucking’s Zero Death Safety Initiative

At the Truckload Carriers Association annual convention in Nashville, Sue Lawless, acting deputy administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), provided an ...