Transport America Announces Second Driver Pay Increase in 2018
Eagan, MN… For the second time in 2018, TransportAmerica, a subsidiary of TFI International Inc. is announcing a pay increase for Solo and Team company drivers, effective October 21, 2018.
This pay increase
enables Solo over-the-road drivers to earn up to $80,000 annually, and Team
over-the-road drivers to earn up to $170,000 annually. The company’s
pay-for-performance structure recognizes drivers for their hard work and
overall performance, making it possible for them to more rapidly achieve the
top pay rates and additional performance bonuses.
“We continue to have
the utmost respect for our drivers and their dedication to keeping America
moving, and we are excited to again be increasing their pay,” said Paul
Simmons, Transport America President. “We know our success begins with the
great men and women working with us, one mile at a time, and we couldn’t do
this without them.”
“At Transport America,
we maintain a driver-first philosophy,” Mr. Simmons continued. “By providing
our drivers with the utmost respect, more consistent home time, flexible
routes, the best support in the industry and now increased pay, we are demonstrating
our commitment to our outstanding professionals, and believe our customers will
benefit from this pay increase as well.
We thank our current drivers for their commitment, and welcome former
and new drivers to join Transport America, where they too will have the
experience of being part of a team that puts drivers first.”
About Transport America
Transport America, a
subsidiary of TFI International Inc. (TSX: TFII, OTCQX: TFIFF), is a leading
provider of truckload transportation and logistics services throughout much of
the US, Mexico and Canada. Transport America
has been in business since 1984 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN. The company’s broad portfolio of services,
which includes Solo
and Team
over-the-road, Dedicated,
Regional,
Intermodal and Brokerage, executed by talented professionals with
state-of-the-art technology, caters to Fortune 1000 shippers who value
Transport America’s customer focus. For more information, please visit www.transportamerica.com.
About TFI International
TFI International is a North American leader in the
transportation and logistics industry, operating across the United States,
Canada and Mexico through its subsidiaries. TFI International creates value for
shareholders by identifying strategic acquisitions and managing a growing
network of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries. Under the TFI International
umbrella, companies benefit from financial and operational resources to build
their businesses and increase their efficiency. TFI International companies
service the following segments:
•Package and Courier;
•Less-Than-Truckload;
•Truckload;
•Logistics.
For more information, visit http://www.tfiintl.com