Driver pay increases

Independent contractors see pay bump at Bay & Bay

Industry continues to advance driver pay

Bay & Bay Transportation announced Friday it is raising pay for independent contractors by 20 cents per mile.

The Eagan, Minnesota-based carrier said effective immediately, base pay for contractors will be in a range of $1.25 to $1.70 for loaded miles and will be $1.10 for empty miles. Contractors will continue to receive fuel surcharge rates as well as fuel discounts with the company’s preferred providers.

“Bay and Bay is committed to providing its drivers with exceptional career opportunities,”...

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Roehl Transport latest to raise driver pay

Several carriers announce driver pay increases in December

Roehl Transport has announced a pay bump for accident-free company drivers. The performance-based plan will increase pay for qualifying drivers by $2,000 to $3,000 annually. The new program begins Feb. 1.  

“At Roehl, safety is synonymous with professionalism, and our drivers are leaders in safety, productivity and pay. So this increase to our accident-free pay reinforces our commitment to rewarding our professional truck drivers,” said CEO Rick Roehl.

The Marshfield, Wisconsin-based truckload...

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Frozen Food Express latest to announce driver pay hike

Driver pay on the rise across the industry

Temperature-controlled less-than-truckload carrier Frozen Food Express (FFE) announced Monday that linehaul driver pay will increase significantly beginning in early January.   

The Dallas-based company plans to increase pay for new linehaul solo company drivers by 25%, with some experienced drivers earning up to 60 cents per mile in base pay. Linehaul pay for the company’s team drivers will increase 20%.

“Our drivers have been resilient throughout this entire year dealing with unprecedented...

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The Daily Dash: Celadon, one year later; COVID lawsuits pile up

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, FreightWaves writer Clarissa Hawes talks to former Celadon drivers one year after the company’s collapse. Plus, Estes has been hit with a COVID-related lawsuit and Covenant is bumping up driver pay.

One year later, it still hurts

It’s been one year since truckload carrier Celadon suddenly shut down, and former truck drivers remain bitter about the closure.

Clarissa Hawes talks to former Celadon...

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