10% rise in median truckload driver salaries reported by ATA amid challenging freight market.
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported a 10% rise in median truckload driver salaries over the last two years, despite a challenging freight market. Their Driver Compensation Study indicates a shift towards retention, with carriers offering more substantial tenure bonuses. In 2023, linehaul less-than-truckload drivers earned a median of $94,525, while private carrier drivers saw a 12% increase, averaging $95,114, highlighting trucking as a viable middle-class career path.
September 03, 2024
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