Pay, benefits, per diem, taxes, and the real math of trucking income
Yes, tariffs are hurting the trucking industry, and the damage is showing up in equipment costs, freight demand, and driver paychecks. Class 8 truck prices have jumped roughly $10,000 from tariffs alone, parts costs are climbing across the board, and declining international trade volumes are pulling freight off the roads. Read more
Owner operator vs company driver: real numbers on pay, expenses, insurance, and taxes. See which path actually puts more money in your pocket long term.
The FMCSA task force called lease purchase programs ‘irredeemable tools of fraud.’ Here’s how the scams work, what to watch for, and why the math never adds up.
How truck driver pay actually works, from line-haul to detention. Read a real settlement check breakdown so you know exactly where your money goes each week.
What do truck drivers actually make? Breakdown of CPM, salary, bonuses, and deductions. See real pay numbers for OTR, regional, local, and owner operators.