Stevens Transport Announces Its Largest Driver Pay Increase
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Stevens Transport has implemented its largest driver pay increase in its 42-year history, the company announced March 18.
Over-the-road, regional, intermodal, contractor and dedicated drivers will have their pay increase by nearly 15%.
The Dallas-based multimodal and temperature-controlled freight carrier said the pay increase went into effect March 16.
“Our drivers have been performing at an outstanding level for our customers,” Stevens Transport President Clay Aaron said. “To show our continued commitment and appreciation, we are proud to announce our third driver pay increase in the last 16 months with this being our largest pay increase in our history.”
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Stevens Transport noted that first-year company drivers will earn up to $70,000. Experienced drivers in the OTR, dedicated and regional divisions can earn $90,000 or more depending on the region, experience and the customer. Team drivers in the expedited division will be earning more than $175,000 annually. Independent contractors can gross $250,000 or more annually.
“We have implemented a variety of new driver pay initiatives to include enhanced detention and layover pay as well as new weekly and daily pay incentive programs during the past year,” Aaron said. “As an organization, we are committed to excellent compensation, state-of-the-art equipment, and new opportunities that create a greater work-life balance for our drivers.”
Stevens Transport ranks No. 58 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America. — Transport Topics
