Effective June 1, company drivers at the Missouri-based ACT will receive a 1 cent per mile pay increase for all miles. Independent contractors will receive 3 cents per mile more for all miles, moving it up to $1.03 per mile.
by Staff
May 29, 2014
1 min to read
American Central Transport is raising pay for company drivers and independent contractors.
Effective June 1, company drivers at the Missouri-based fleet will receive a 1 cent per mile pay increase for all miles. Independent contractors will receive 3 cents per mile more for all miles, moving it up to $1.03 per mile.
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