Maverick announces per-mile pay increase for certain OTR drivers

Nov 2, 2017

Maverick Transportation (No. 74 on the CCJ Top 250) has announced a 5-cent per-mile pay increase for its flatbed and glass over-the-road divisions.

The pay increase, effective Dec. 18, is applicable to all drivers in both divisions, including student drivers.

The boost brings base pay for OTR flatbed drivers to between 51 and 56 cents per mile, and regional OTR flatbed drivers to between 49 and 53 cents per mile. Glass division drivers will now make between 55 and 60 cents per mile base pay, while students will start between 43 and 50 cents per mile, depending on their division.

Additionally, the company is currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for drivers with at least a year of verifiable experience.

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