Per diem isn’t just a tax strategy — it’s a powerful recruiting and retention tool. In this episode, we break down why truck drivers love per diem, how it increases their take-home pay, and why trucking companies should proudly feature it on their recruiting pages. Plus, we take a look back at how per diem used to work before 2018, and what changed with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Whether you’re a carrier trying to reduce turnover or a driver wondering why your paycheck is smaller than it should be, this episode delivers the insight you need.

per diem, driver pay, driver retention, trucking payroll, truck driver recruiting, tax law 2018, TJTCA, trucking per diem, small fleet compliance