Samantha has been with Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) since 2012, bringing more than a decade of experience supporting drivers, contractors, and fleet operations. As Operations Support Manager, she leads the contractor services and driver settlement teams, helping ensure drivers receive accurate support and dependable service every day.
Are you wondering how you’ll get paid as a truck driver? Among home time and equipment, pay is one of truck drivers’ top priorities. It should be something you understand clearly. While it varies how much every company will pay you, you can count on these seven ways that truck drivers get paid:
• Cents-per-mile
• Percentage
• Per diem pay
• Stop pay
• Detention pay
• Accessorial pay
• Bonus pay
I'll explain these seven ways you can earn money as a truck driver, how each type of pay works and when you can expect to receive it.
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