Roehl Transport Announces Driver Pay Increase of Up to 11%
Roehl Transport announced a new round of driver pay increases, effective October 4. The raise ranges between 2 and 3 cents per mile and includes higher accessorial pay for activities like stops, detention time, drop-and-hook operations, and tarping—particularly affecting flatbed drivers. According to VP Tim Norlin, the total increase is expected to be between 7% and 11%, depending on driver experience and fleet type. This follows a previous raise in early June of this year that increased pay by up to 6%. As of September, Roehl’s one-year drivers averaged $1,435 per week ($74,620 annually), with the top half earning an average of $84,500. The company aims for its drivers to be among the highest paid in the industry and described these changes as a strategic investment. Roehl also announced significant compensation increases for owner-operators and lease operators but did not provide specific figures. Other major carriers like Anderson Trucking Service have similarly raised driver pay recently, indicating broader trends within the trucking sector.
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