We tell our drivers that four good days make a good week in expediting, which is all well and good when you’re looking at pay statements. When not sure where your next load will come from, it can really test your patience and make you question your decisions.
Read MoreAnother straight-truck driver has a $2,000+ week
Congratulations to Tempus driver Butch, our second straight-truck driver to break the $2,000 mark on a weekly settlement!
Read MoreTips from Tempus driver Butch to increase your rate per mile
After setting a new record for highest average RPM for a Tempus driver, Butch is sharing some of the lessons he’s learned about how to operate efficiently and profitably.
Read MoreStraight-truck driver earns over $2,000 for the week!
Like any career, if you go into trucking, you can’t expect huge paychecks right off the bat. It takes time to learn the system, learn how to operate efficiently, and build up trust with a company that will support you.
Read MoreWant a rate-per-mile increase? Here’s what we consider.
We conduct a 90-day merit review of all drivers to determine if they’re eligible for an increase in their rate per mile. Here’s what we look for in this review.
Read MoreHow much money does a straight-truck driver make?
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.
Read MoreOver-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.
Read MoreThe 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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