Driver Pay Increase

DALLAS (November 16th, 2020) – To show appreciation and commitment to their driving force, Stevens Transport, the largest refrigerated trucking company in Texas and North America's premier multi-modal, temperature-controlled freight carrier, will reward their drivers with a major pay increase in all divisions.

“During the past year, our drivers have shown incredible commitment and fortitude. To show our gratitude and appreciation, effective November 16th, 2020 we will be raising the pay for our drivers by as much as 14%, in our OTR, dedicated, regional and team divisions,” said Clay Aaron, President.

“Our success as an organization is a direct result of our professional driving force. They are handling increased demand and delivering for our customers every day. Our new pay package rewards them for their hard work and dedication.” Said Angela Horowitz, Vice President of Driver Resources.

“Bringing new drivers into the industry is extremely important. And our pay increase will also apply to our newest drivers as well. First year drivers will see pay increases of 14%, allowing them to earn up to $60,000 in their first year out of school,” she added.

Starting pay under the new compensation plan, year one drivers earn .42 up to .48 depending on division of assignment. In the OTR division you could earn up to 54 cents per mile depending on your experience level. Drivers in the dedicated division can top out at 62 cents per mile depending on the division and experience level. Regional drivers earn up to 55 cents per mile under the new pay package and Teams in the expedited division can start out as high as 56 cents per mile.

“And to all of our new drivers in orientation, we are excited to have you join the Stevens Transport Family. We are confident that our increased pay package, superior equipment, coupled with multiple driving opportunities will result in an incredibly successful career,” added Clay Aaron.

Stevens Transport has been consistently ranked in the top 100 of largest for-hire carriers in the United States and Canada, and services the largest Fortune 500 food distributors in the world with a network of operations throughout North America, Canada, and Mexico.