Tag: Maverick Transportation

Electronic Logging Devices
When ELD data sharing provides too much insight
The possession and use of massive amounts of data can change traditional balances of power in rates, negotiations and direct contracts. There’s potential for carriers’ information to be used against them, should brokers or shippers be able to establish the carriers’ operational patterns, among other drawbacks fueling some semblance of backlash.
June 27, 2019
Lead-image-ELD-data-grab-part-2-2019-06-18-14-36
Electronic Logging Devices
Hopes and hazards in using ELD data: Detention reduction
With wells of data at their fingertips, ELD providers are beefing up offerings to their customers, with potential to reduce wasted time and improve load choices. However, the privacy tradeoffs can cut into an operator’s competitive edge.
June 24, 2019
Lead-image-ELD-data-grab-part-2-2019-06-18-14-36
Business
Three major fleets announce driver pay increases
Maverick Transportation, KLLM Transport Services, and C.R. England have all recently announced driver pay increases. Read all the details here on Overdrive.
June 7, 2018
kllm-truck-2018-01-29-16-38
Business
Maverick Transportation boosts pay for reefer drivers
Drivers in the company’s OTR Temperature Control Division will see a 5-cent boost in per-mile pay, bringing starting pay to between 51 and 55 cents-per-mile. Student drivers will start at 45 cents-per-mile in this division.
April 18, 2018
Maverick-2018-04-18-09-11
Business
Maverick announces per-mile pay increase for certain OTR drivers
The company is also currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for drivers with at least a year of verifiable experience.
November 2, 2017
maverick-transportation-2017-08-04-08-33
Business
Large fleet offering $5K sign-on bonus to drivers with at least one year of OTR experience
Maverick Transportation’s sign-on bonus is paid out in $1,000 increments. The first payment will be paid after the first load is delivered, and subsequent payments will be made at 30 days, 60 days, 90 days and 120 days after emptying the first load.
August 4, 2017
maverick-transportation-2017-08-04-08-33
Business
TCA names safety professional of the year
Clare C. Casey Award winner Dean Newell, Maverick Safety Vice President, began his career with Maverick in 1985 as a driver.
May 4, 2015
Dean Newell 1
Channel 19
One quarter down: Economic impact of new hours rule?
Have you seen direct mileage and/or revenue reductions over the last quarter yourself? If so or if not, let’s keep the conversation on the rules ongoing. (Bonus: Trucker’s Wife tee available…)
October 21, 2013
This poll was conducted at OverdriveOnline.com over the third week following the hours of service revision’s effective enforcement date of July 1. How would you answer today?
Business
Maverick initiatives honored
IDG’s Computerworld named Maverick Transportation as a Best of Business Intelligence Editor’s Choice Awards honoree.
September 6, 2012
Business
Fleet Focus
Carriers and truckers receive recognition and awards.
April 1, 2012
Business
Maverick raises driver pay
Drivers’ tarp pay has been increased to $25, which is double the previous amount, Maverick Transportation announced. Starting pay for flatbed drivers was also raised to a range of 42 cents to 43 cents per mile. A longevity incentive each year for up to five years is effective for all drivers, and student and driver […]
February 7, 2012
Business
Maverick to add 350 new trucks
Among the new trucks, 190 units will be replacements. The remaining 160 units will represent growth.
December 9, 2011
Page 1 of 2
Next Page