As fleets across the country compete for experienced drivers, Roehl continues to lead by investing directly in the people who deliver for customers every day. The combined increases represent one of the largest driver compensation investments in Roehl’s history and will put millions of additional dollars into the pockets of Roehl drivers.

“We believe Roehl drivers should earn more,” said CEO Rick Roehl, who still maintains his CDL and hauls loads to stay close to the work and service Roehl drivers provide to customers. “Thank you, drivers, for your commitment to being on time, Driving the Roehl Way, living our values, and fulfilling our mission to deliver confidence and satisfaction to our customers,” he added.

The pay increases will be effective October 4th and apply to most company drivers in Roehl’s Refrigerated, Flatbed, Van, Curtainside, and Dedicated Divisions.

Earlier this year, Roehl increased driver pay to reward longevity and tenure, including for those drivers who chose to start and grow their careers through Roehl’s on-the-job CDL training program. The company also increased Certified Driver Trainer compensation and added retention bonuses.

“If you’re a driver who wants to earn more operating well-maintained equipment with a company that is investing in your success, come and thrive as a member of my great team,” CEO Rick Roehl added.

The company also announced a significant compensation increase for owner operators & lease operators who partner with Roehl.

Roehl Transport is built on values, like Safety, Innovation & Delivering Success. Roehl is one of North America’s safest trucking companies as recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Roehl Transport is a 5-time recipient of the ATA’s President’s Award, the trucking industry’s highest safety honor. The company provides exceptional transportation services to customers across the United States and will celebrate 65 years in business in 2027.

The company employs many experienced truck drivers and offers paid CDL training for people who want to be truck drivers with a variety of fleet and home time options such as national, regional and dedicated positions. More than half of Roehl drivers are home at least every week. The company also offers a lease purchase program for those who want to own their own trucking business.

For more information on experienced truck driving jobs, owner operator opportunities or paid on-the-job CDL training with Roehl Transport, call 715-591-7050 or visit www.roehl.jobs.

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The new class represents eight trucking companies and joins 18 returning members already serving on the Image Team, including 12 legacy members and six members from the 2024 class. According to WIT, the combined team now represents 13 companies across the trucking industry.

2026 Image Team Represents a Range of Experience

Founded in 2015, the Women In Trucking Image Team brings together professional drivers with diverse backgrounds and experience levels. The 2026 class includes drivers with between one and 39 years behind the wheel, hauling freight ranging from individual packages to horses.

In addition to serving as ambassadors for the trucking industry, Image Team members participate in educational outreach, industry conferences, community events and media interviews while sharing their experiences and mentoring newer drivers entering the profession.

“Drivers are the heartbeat of our industry, and WIT’s Image Team highlights how rewarding a career behind the wheel can be,” said Lana Nichols, interim president and CEO of the Women In Trucking Association. “We are excited to showcase women who are passionate about their careers, confident in sharing their stories, and committed to supporting and elevating others across the trucking profession.”

WITney Ambassadors Continue Outreach Efforts

Several members of the 2026 class also serve as WITney Ambassadors, transporting the organization’s WITney Educational Trailer to events nationwide.

The mobile trailer features a commercial driving simulator and interactive exhibits designed to introduce students, job seekers, and community members to careers in trucking. WIT said the ambassadors help demonstrate opportunities within the industry by participating in ride-alongs, educational programs and public events. Walmart continues to support the initiative by selecting professional drivers to serve as WITney Ambassadors.

Women In Trucking 2026 Image Team

• Cassie Altidor*, Walmart
• Nita Brown, Walmart
• Krista Cardosa*, Walmart
• Nicole Dudon, Old Dominion Freight Line
• Paula Harper, FedEx Freight
• Barbara Herring, J.B. Hunt Transport Services
• Gina Jones, Werner Enterprises
• Jo Lynn Kelley*, Walmart
• Tracy Larsen, FedEx Freight
• Lisa Ray*, Walmart
• Desiree Robbins, Walmart
• Cinthia Sanchez Altamirano*, Walmart
• Su Schmerheim, ClassAct Horse Transport
• Jenna Walker, Walker Sand & Stone
• Heather Wolff, Werner Enterprises
• Shawnta Wortham, Boyle Transportation

*Denotes a WITney Ambassador.

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Last Updated: August 14, 2026

Source: The Trucker, Women In Trucking

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Effective Aug. 9, regional drivers will earn 66 cents per mile, an increase from the previous top rate of 64 cents per mile. The updated compensation plan also eliminates the separate pay rate for drivers without hazardous materials endorsements, bringing all regional drivers to the new 66-cent mileage rate.

Drivers who maintain a hazardous materials endorsement will continue to receive additional compensation through a new $25 accessorial payment for each hazmat load they haul.

The updated compensation package increases the average weekly pay for Averitt regional drivers to approximately $1,550, while continuing to offer comprehensive benefits and additional accessorial pay for detention, layovers, stop-offs and other services.

“Providing competitive pay is one of the many ways we demonstrate our commitment to the professional drivers who keep our customers’ freight moving,” said Barry Blakely, Averitt’s president and chief operating officer. “This updated compensation plan simplifies how our drivers are paid while ensuring every truckload driver has the opportunity to earn our top mileage rate. We believe investing in our people is essential to delivering the service our customers expect.”

Averitt also increased its LTL driver compensation that became effective July 26, with increases based on location and experience.

Averitt’s associates also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes profit sharing, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, and career advancement programs. Drivers also enjoy access to more than 2,500 parking spaces across Averitt’s network, facilities with individual showers, driver lounges with TVs and Wi-Fi, eating areas equipped with ice machines, vending machines and microwaves, and a modern fleet with an average truck age of 2.6 years.

Drivers interested in joining Averitt’s team can learn more at AverittCareers.com.

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About Averitt

Serving shippers for 55 years, Averitt is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management solutions with an international reach of over 100 countries. Averitt’s “Power of One” service structure provides shippers access to LTL, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution & Fulfillment, Warehousing, Integrated & Global Solutions that cover every link in the supply chain. Averitt’s team has been awarded the highest honors in the industry in the past year, including three Quest for Quality Awards, numerous customer awards, and top rankings in MASTIO & Company’s shipper survey. Averitt’s associates are dedicated to delivering the most reliable services within the industry and promoting a company culture centered around people, communities, sustainability, and giving back. For more information, call 1-800-AVERITT (283-7488) or visit Averitt.com.

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The increase applies to OTR 21-day drivers, raising per-mile earnings, while the updated starting range outlines what new drivers can expect entering the fleet.

Starting Pay and Top Earnings Snapshot

Starting pay ranges from 64 to 69 cents per mile. The company’s reported $101,000 average for its top half of drivers reflects current earnings among experienced drivers running consistent miles.

Crete said it is looking for safe, motivated drivers.

How to Apply

To apply or learn more, visit cretecarrier.com or call pound 250 and use the keyword “CITE” to connect with a recruiter.

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Last updated: May 1, 2026

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For long-haul jobs, home time is usually tied to time out. A common structure is one day off for each week on the road, though some carriers run longer cycles, such as two or three weeks out, followed by several days at home. That schedule only holds if the truck is routed back through your home area at the end of a run.

How Home Time Is Scheduled

Home time is built into your load plan. It does not start when your time-out is complete. It starts when the truck is positioned near your home location, and you are released from your final assignment.

If your last delivery is not close to home, dispatch may route you through additional freight or reposition the truck. That is where timing shifts. Early requests give dispatch more options to plan around your schedule. Late requests limit what can be done with loads already assigned.

How Job Type Changes Home Time

Over-the-road positions depend on long-distance freight, so time at home depends on where the truck finishes. Even after your time out is complete, you are still tied to the truck’s location.

Regional jobs shorten that gap. Drivers stay within a defined area, which makes it easier to plan weekly home time, though exact days can still move.

Local jobs remove routing from the equation. Drivers return to the same location after each shift. That consistency often comes with longer workdays and less flexibility in start times.

The difference across these roles is predictability. The shorter the run, the easier it is to plan time at home.

What Causes Delays

Delays usually come from load movement. A late unload, a schedule change, or a shift in assignments can push your route back.

Weather, traffic, and facility delays can add time as well. These factors are outside the driver’s control but still affect when the truck can be routed home.

Home time is often planned, but it is finalized once the truck is in position.

How Pay Is Affected

For drivers paid by the mile, time off reduces total miles in that pay period. Fewer miles mean lower overall earnings.

Drivers who want more time at home often move into regional or local work, even if it means less mileage. Others stay in long-haul roles to maximize income and accept longer stretches away.

This tradeoff is part of how trucking schedules are structured.

How Regulations Fit In

Home time is separate from driving limits under rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Hours of service control how long you can drive and when you must take breaks during a run.

Home time begins after your assigned work is complete. It is not the same as the required off-duty time during a trip.

How Drivers Keep Their Schedule on Track

Drivers who stay on schedule plan ahead. They request home time early, stay in contact with dispatch, and understand which routes typically move through their home area.

Some choose carriers based on those lanes. Others adjust expectations based on the freight they run. Consistency comes from understanding how your career operates and working within that system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a carrier deny a home time request?
Yes. If loads cannot be routed to your location, the request may be delayed or adjusted.

Q: What is rolling home time?
Rolling home time means your days off shift based on when you are routed home, not fixed calendar dates.

Q: Do drivers get paid during home time?
In most cases, no. Drivers paid by the mile are not earning while off duty unless they have a salary or guaranteed pay structure.

Q: Does where you live affect home time?
Yes. Drivers near major freight lanes are easier to route home than those in low freight areas.

Q: Can you stay out longer to get more time off later?
Some carriers allow extended time out in exchange for longer breaks, depending on how freight is scheduled.

Truck driver home time depends on how your carrier routes freight and how your runs are planned. Knowing how that system works before you accept a job makes it easier to set expectations and avoid delays once you are on the road.

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Last updated: April 30, 2026

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