Cheeseman Transport Announces 2018 Driver Pay Increase

06/03/2018 FORT RECOVERY, OH / GREER, SC Cheeseman Transport has announced a driver pay increase for 2018 for all drivers effective June 3rd 2018. The compensation changes were prompted to support growth and expansion of the company and to reward the current driver base. The increase represents a third increase in 12 months for the drivers. Details of the most recent compensation change include a two cent per mile increase on the base practical mileage pay. The increase was targeted to impact all drivers in any assignment. In addition to compensation, Cheeseman Transport continues to restructure operations allowing for a more predictable work schedule. Currently they have been successful in developing routes where 50% of it’s’ drivers are on home daily assignments and providing choice of work assignment OTR (over the road), teams, and regional for everyone else. Truck driving school graduates are also considered for employment through their apprentice training program. Open positions include Local, Regional, OTR & Teams. Company officials say "We are committed to enhancing the driver's experience and improving compensation." There are other wage enhancements that are happening. The employee is eligible for a referral bonus for any full time driver that is referred. The existing employee will receive $1,000 once the referee has been with the company for 60 days and will receive .02 per mile for every mile the existing employee drives for 12 months. Cheeseman has also increased the stop pay for the Container/Drayage moves. Drivers performing this work will receive $10.00 extra at Indianapolis, Columbus and Cincinnati and $30.00 extra in Chicagoland area. This premium is above the stop pay. Also effective 6/3/18, the hourly rate will increase to $21.50 per hour. Cheeseman Transport, founded in 1946 has corporate offices in Fort Recovery, OH and terminal operations in Fort Recovery, OH, Greer, SC, Greencastle, IN, and East Windsor, CT. Cheeseman specializes in Load-to-Ride, Less-than-Truckload, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution, Equipment Leasing and Expedited services. The fleet operates 325 trucks and services the entire continental U.S. and Canada. Cheeseman Transport, founded in 1946 has corporate offices in Fort Recovery, OH and terminal operations in Fort Recovery, OH, Greer, SC, Greencastle, IN, and East Windsor, CT. Cheeseman specializes in Load-to-Ride, Less-than-Truckload, Truckload, Dedicated, Distribution, Equipment Leasing and Expedited services. The fleet operates 325 trucks and services the entire continental U.S. and Canada. Visit cheeseman.com/careers for career opportunities. CHEESEMAN TRANSPORT 701 Industrial Drive Fort Recovery, OH 45846 P 800-537-6695