USA Truck Announces Simplified Truckload Driver Pay
USA Truck (NASDAQ:USAK) announced a simplified driver pay package effective May 16, 2021, aimed at addressing driver concerns regarding pay clarity and increases. The new package includes a higher per-mile rate with no confusing bonuses or mileage bands. In addition to this, the company has made various improvements in 2021 such as reduced healthcare premiums and increased life insurance. These changes focus on enhancing the quality of life for drivers and their families, aligning with USA Truck's commitment to create a supportive workplace.
- Introduction of a higher per-mile rate with simplified pay structure.
- Improvements in healthcare premiums and life insurance.
- Increased paid holidays and paid time off for drivers.
- Expanded job options including local jobs and self-dispatch.
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VAN BUREN, AR / ACCESSWIRE / May 7, 2021 / USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ:USAK) announced today that, effective May 16, 2021, it has simplified its driver pay package based on driver feedback.
USA Truck engages its professional drivers weekly and anonymously for feedback. The feedback drivers provided stated three things concerning pay: Increase the rate, bonuses are confusing, and they wanted their pay to be easily understood. USA Truck listened to driver feedback and found a way to address driver concerns creating a new uncomplicated truckload pay package. Drivers will receive a higher rate per mile with no qualifiers, bonuses, or mileage bands.
USA Truck has made numerous improvements to driver compensation in 2021. The improvements are focused on improving the lives of USA Truck drivers and their families. Changes have included lowered healthcare premiums, increased life insurance, added paid holidays, improved paid time off, added bereavement pay, and increased per diem. Additionally, the company has focused on creating jobs that match the lifestyle jobs sought by drivers: Company self-dispatch, home daily shuttle runs, and local jobs.
Blair Ewell, Senior Vice President of Truckload, says, "We are delighted for the opportunity to continue to improve our culture at USA truck. We have listened to the feedback from our drivers and are responding to that feedback. Our new simplified pay package is a significant improvement to the lives of our drivers."
USA Truck is committed to being one Team in '21 and provides an excellent place for driver career paths. For more information about the new simplified pay plan, visit DriveUSATruck.com or call 800-643-2530.
About USA Truck
USA Truck provides comprehensive capacity solutions to a broad and diverse customer base throughout North America. Our Trucking and USAT Logistics divisions blend an extensive portfolio of asset and asset-light services, offering a balanced approach to supply chain management, including customized truckload, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, and third-party logistics freight management services. For more information, visit usa-truck.com or call 800-643-2530.
Contact:
Nick Wakefield, Vice President of Human Resources, Driver Recruiting & Retention
(479) 471-6670 Office
nick.wakefield@usa-truck.com
David Turner, Senior Marketing Manager
(479) 471-6416
David.Turner@usa-truck.com
SOURCE: USA Truck, Inc.
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