This episode of FreightWaves NOW: Community Spotlight dives into the latest data on driver pay. Host Kaylee sits down with Thomas Wasson of Loaded & Rolling to discuss:

How driver pay has increased significantly over the past two years, with median pay up 10% for over-the-road drivers.

The shift in focus for carriers towards retaining experienced drivers rather than attracting new ones.

The impact of inflation on driver pay and how it might affect future increases.

The difference between gross and net pay for independent contractors.

What the future holds for driver pay as we head into 2025, including potential changes in carrier strategies.

Thomas Wasson also shares his thoughts on the current state of the freight market and what he expects to see in Q3.

Stay tuned to Loaded & Rolling for more industry insights!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:30 Driver Pay Data & Trends

00:03:11 The Impact of Inflation

00:04:25 The Future of Driver Pay

00:05:05 Independent Contractor Pay (Net vs. Gross)

00:06:33 Predatory Lease Purchases

00:08:28 Retention Strategies for Carriers

00:08:55 The State of the Freight Market in Q3

00:09:11 Where to Find Loaded & Rolling

Links:

Loaded & Rolling: https://www.freightwaves.com/loaded-and-rolling

FreightWaves NOW: https://www.freightwaves.com/

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