truck driver pay
Trucking Employment Contracts and the Terms That Matter Before You Sign
The amount a trucking company advertises doesn't always tell a driver what they'll actually earn. Employment agreements, independent-contractor contracts, and equipment leases can...
Truck Driver Pay Increased Despite Freight Downturn, ATA Study Finds
Truck driver pay continued to rise through the freight downturn, even as motor carriers dealt with weaker demand, lower freight rates and higher...
Roehl Transport Announces Second Driver Pay Increase of 2026, Pushing Top Driver Earnings Well Beyond $100,000
September 17, 2026 (Marshfield, WI) -- Roehl Transport announced its second truck driver pay increase this year, a move that will position Roehl's...
Why Some Trucking Jobs Hold onto Drivers Longer Than Others
A better trucking job is not always the one with the biggest number in the recruiting ad. Once someone has been with a...
The Fine Print Behind Guaranteed Weekly Pay for Truck Drivers
A guaranteed weekly amount can bring some predictability to a paycheck when freight and miles change from week to week. The catch is...
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...
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...
Why Two Truck Driving Jobs with the Same CPM Can Produce Very Different Annual Pay
A mileage rate is often the first number drivers notice when comparing job opportunities, but it rarely tells the whole story. Two carriers...
Truck Driver Salary in Florida (2026 Guide)
Florida is home to one of the largest trucking workforces in the country, with freight moving through major ports, distribution centers, agricultural regions,...
What Truck Drivers Should Ask Before Taking a Guaranteed Pay Job
Guaranteed pay sounds simple in a recruiting ad. A carrier puts a weekly number in front of the job and presents it as...
