High demand and a lack of qualified drivers has pushed truckload carriers to raise pay substantially over the past year and a half. Wage increases have helped fleets maintain size through the pandemic, but few have been able to grow organically. Following a round of large pay increases in 2021, it appears the industry will continue to push pay rates higher to address a labor shortfall.
Two more fleets announced pay hikes this week.
Kaukauna, Wisconsin-based Midwest Carriers announced a 9% pay...
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