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driver pay
Logistics Index of driver pay, product of two companies, is surging
The Truck Driver Pay Index jointly calculated by AscendTMS and Superior Trucking Payroll Services has surged to an all-time high of 170.04 in June 2025, following a 13.5% increase in two months. The index's rapid rise confirms higher driver compensation and is correlated with increases in spot freight rates, according to company executives.
Logistics Truckload Market Upswing Prompts Driver Pay Hikes as Regulatory Enforcement Tightens Capacity
Truckload carriers GP Transco and Hirschbach announced driver pay increases, reflecting tightening capacity driven by heightened regulatory enforcement. The moves come as publicly traded carriers report that contract rates set earlier this year are no longer valid, with potential double-digit rate increases expected.
Logistics Nussbaum Leads with Public Driver Pay Increase Amid Industry Quiet
Nussbaum Transportation has publicly announced a driver pay increase, setting a trend in the trucking industry. This move highlights ongoing challenges in driver recruitment and retention.