The driver shortage appears to be getting worse, with fleets launching new and enhanced compensation programs. These include Boyd Bros. trying a weekly salary, a sizzling $50,000 team bonus program from U.S. Xpress Enterprises, and a host of other deals to recruit and retain qualified drivers.
The salary idea from Clayton, Ala.-based Boyd Bros. seems normal, but it’s an oddity for truck drivers used to pay-per-mile compensation.