Transport America: All Owner-Operators to Make $1 a Mile
Transport America, Eagan, Minn., changed its pay plan for its owner-operators, allowing all the company’s independent contractors to make $1 per mile.
by Staff
June 10, 2015
1 min to read
Transport America, Eagan, Minn., changed its pay plan for its owner-operators, allowing all the company’s independent contractors to make $1 per mile.
The pay increase, which goes into effect July 1, eliminates the difference between hazardous materials and non-hazmat base pay. With the increased pay, all Transport America owner-operators will earn $1 per mile, according to the company.
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This is on top of additional pay package enhancements that went into effect May 1, including improved fuel and DEF discounts with 100% pass through to the owner-operator.
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