Rate per mile is only one piece of the driver earnings puzzle. Here are some sample driver earnings to give you a rough idea of what you can earn in a month of going over-the-road in expedited freight.
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Going the extra mile
Two outstanding drivers deserve a huge shout out. While attending a continuing education class at Panther, Mike & Anthony were offered a 2,500-mile load; not easy to pass up! Without any hesitation, they took the initiative to make arrangements with the instructor to leave class and pick up the load, return to complete class, and […]
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Over-the-Road Driver Agreements: A look at the options in the industry
There are several ways fleets will compensate drivers in over-the-road trucking. While some arrangements appear to offer more money than others, the reality is that they all have associated risks and benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the major options in the industry.
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Maximizing your availability, part 3: Efficient driving (podcast)
In the third part of our “Maximizing your availability” podcast series, we talk about some ways you can gain back precious minutes—or even hours—on the road. Effective time management can free you up to run an extra load every week, which means more money in your pocket.
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Driver Superlatives
As an over-the-road truck driver, you are responsible for many things—route and time management, communicating with your team, and completing paperwork are among the many responsibilities a driver deals with in a day. At Tempus Transport, we like to recognize our drivers that go above and beyond. Ron keeps the Tempus Transport Team up to […]
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What you can do to prevent sludge
By being proactive against sludge buildup in your truck’s fuel tank, you can keep right on rolling. Learn more about our protocols for preventing sludge through the winter.
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Sludge: The silent truck stopper
Has your truck randomly shut down and given you no indication why? You may be a victim of sludge.
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Maximizing your availability, part 2: Hometime (podcast)
The reality is that there are good and bad times to take your hometime. With a little planning, you can optimize your schedule and make your hometime work for you.
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The highest paid drivers
We ran the numbers on the ways that drivers are commonly compensated in the expedite industry and compared those to our own system. Check out the results for yourself!
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Elite drivers: February 2017
Check it out: another month, more examples of outstanding performance from our drivers.
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