INDUSTRY NEWS
Announces Driver Pay Increase
Maverick Transportation, LLC announced a pay raise for cur- rent and potential drivers, effec- tive April 1st, 2012. The new pay structure makes Maverick one of pay increase in 2012. "Everyone in our industry knows that profes- sional drivers need, and more importantly, deserve higher pay," said Maverick's Chairman and CEO Steve Williams. "We decided to move fast in 2012 in order to demonstrate our ongoing commit- ment to offer the best compensa- tion plan and the best driving job in the industry."
Under the new plan, Maverick increased tarp pay to $25, more than double the previous amount. "The increase in tarp pay alone will
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Maverick drivers," according to Di- rector of Recruiting, Brad Vaughn.
Maverick will now be $.42 - $.43/ mile. An additional longevity
years, was also announced across the board for all drivers. Finally, students and driver instructors will receive substantial increases in various areas including training pay and mileage incentives. "A lot of very exciting things are happening for drivers at Maverick," added Vaughn. "We have multiple opportunities in several divisions for professional drivers. These pay raises, an expanded hiring area, a variety of dedicated positions and Maverick's continued reputation
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