Terrell, Texas-based temperature-controlled carrier J.S. Helwig & Son recently increased driver pay across the board by $.04, raising its starting pay to $.55 per mile.
Additionally, the company said, drivers will receive a raise at six months and then annually for the opportunity to earn up to $.62/mile. Over the previous year, Helwig increased pay by an average of $.10 per mile, and added a repower bonus and shortened the amount of time for drivers to reach seniority-based pay increases.
“As a former driver myself, I have always been an advocate for drivers and their wages,” said James Helwig, J.S. Helwig founder and CEO. “I know it is a very difficult and stressful job. Every hard-working driver deserves every penny they earn.
“We sincerely want Helwig to be a driver’s home, a place they are happy to work and a place they can earn a great income while saving for retirement.”
The recent pay enhancements add to competitive benefits package and other driver amenities, including twice-weekly pay, paid vacation, modern equipment, no-touch freight, and a comfortable terminal with state-of-the-art, climate-controlled kennel and facilities for pets. The company also said it is planning additional driver benefits to be revealed by year’s end.
“Despite the challenges facing our industry, we remain committed to our customers and that starts with investing in our drivers,” Helwig said.
