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FreightWaves Ratings introduces first-ever truck driver pay guide

Have you ever wondered how much you could make as a truck driver? Or if you’re already a driver, have you wondered how much you could make driving for another company?

In our newly unveiled FreightWaves Ratings Driver Pay Guide, we have an answer for you.

Representatives from nearly 100 fleets provided FreightWaves with compensation and incentive data, and Tuesday that list is live on FreightWaves Ratings, completely free of charge. We were surprised by what we learned.

First of all, $58,000 is...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-ratings-introduces-truck-driver-pay-guide

More carriers increasing driver pay

Driver pay on the rise

A couple of truckload carriers have raised driver pay heading into 2021. Beacon Transport announced Monday a 3-cents-per-mile pay increase for new drivers effective Jan. 1.

The La Vergne, Tennessee-based truckload carrier said the increase is one of the largest in its 20-year history and places pay for all new drivers at 50 cents per mile or higher.

“We’ve truly been blessed these past 20 years and there’s no doubt the success of our company is based on the consistent and committed work of our...

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The Daily Dash: State of the market; top challenge facing DOT’s next leader

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, earnings from lender BMO shed light on the state of the U.S. trucking market. Plus, Flock Freight lands $113.5 million in funding, and the next leader of the U.S. Department of Transportation could face turf wars among various agencies.

A healthy market rolls on

Canadian-based bank BMO reported its fourth-quarter earnings. With a heavy presence in transportation, the earnings offer a glimpse into the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-state-of-the-market-top-challenge-facing-dots-next-leader