Kaukauna, Wisconsin-based Midwest Carriers has implemented a 9% increase in pay for all of its over-the-road drivers.
The increase includes raising OTR average pay from $86,395 to $92,250, and the OTR average for the top 50% of drivers to $97,550, the company said.
“As a driver-focused trucking company, we know that taking care of our drivers is job number one,” said Eric Van Handel, President, Midwest Carriers. “This increase is our way of showing how much we value their hard work and dedication.”
In addition to the pay increases, Midwest Carriers has also decreased their health insurance premiums by 9% for 2022.