American Central raises owner-operator pay

Feb 10, 2011

Updated Feb 17, 2011

Owner-operators and company drivers are eligible for a pay raise effective March 1, American Central Transport announced. Owner-operators will receive 98 cents per loaded mile and 90 cents per authorized empty mile. Company drivers will receive up to 45 cents per mile as part of a pay for performance pay mode.

American Central Transport is a dry van truckload carrier serving the Eastern half of the US. For more information, call (888) 428-5228 or visit americancentral.com.

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