Hunt Transportation ups driver pay

Mar 24, 2011

Updated Mar 25, 2011

Owner-operators leased to Hunt Transportation will now earn 4 cents more per mile starting April 1, the carrier announced. Hunt says the pay increase stems from an increased demand in freight and, hence, drivers. Company driver pay has increased as well, rising 2 cents.

For more information, visit Hunt Transportation.

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