Epes Transport System, of North Carolina, announced an increase in pay for many of its independent contractors. Effective February 3, 2013, pay for independent contractors will increase 2 cents per mile to $0.92 per mile. The company’s northeast premium pay will increase an additional 10 cents per mile beginning March 3, 2013. Northeast independent contractors will have the opportunity to make $1.02 per mile plus fuel surcharge.
