With strong freight demand and high rates in recent months, several top carriers are increasing pay to help attract new truck drivers and sweeten the pot for current drivers.
Averitt Express (CCJ Top 250, No. 28) is increasing pay for all regional truckload dry van and flatbed drivers, with additional raises based on hazmat certifications for some drivers.
Starting Tuesday, June 8, all regional truckload dry van drivers without a hazmat endorsement will start at 52 cents per mile and average $1,200 in five days, with an estimated annual compensation of $62,400 per year. Regional truckload dry van drivers with their hazmat endorsement will start at 55 cents per mile and average $1,350 in five days, with an estimated annual compensation of $70,200 per year.
