Watkins and Shepard Trucking is hiking its pay rate at certain terminals up to $1.02 per mile – plus 100 percent pass-through of fuel surcharge. That pay rate will be paid out of the terminals

in Los Angeles, Calif., Myrtle, Miss., Dalton, Ga., and Hickory, N.C.
Watkins and Shepard will continue to pay up to 88 cents per mile and 100 percent of the fuel surcharge for loads out of their 18 other terminals and for deadhead. Over all, drivers can expect to average 96 cents per mile plus 100 percent pass through of the fuel surcharge.
Watkins and Shepard also offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($2,000 for teams), performance bonuses and professional respect. Watkins and Shepard is a medium-sized company that is big enough to be financially solid and still small enough to know that their drivers are people and not just a number. This approach has resulted in a Watkins and Shepard turnover rate that is a third of the industry average.
Watkins Shepard offers 95 percent no-touch freight/drop and hook, Pre-Pass, Qualcomm and pay on practical miles. No hazmat is required and freight handling and layovers are paid for when necessary (all recurring pay adds up to another 9.5 cents per mile, on average).
Watkins and Shepard is located Missoula, Mont., with 30 years of service to customers and drivers. Call (800) 548-8895 or visit www.wksh.com for more details.