Lawrence Freight, a 100% employee-owned carrier headquartered in Botetourt County has announced a substantial pay increase for company drivers. Effective January 1, Lawrence introduced new pay packages for both over-the-road truckload and flatbed company drivers.
The new pay package will pay company drivers up to 70 cents per mile, which represents up to a 40% increase in pay for company drivers. The Freight Division will also continue to incentivize safety by including a Quarterly Safety Bonus, which is an additional $0.025 cents per mile or up to $3,000 annually.
“Our drivers have continued to provide exceptional service to our customers in one of the most demanding periods of time our country has experienced in peacetime,” said Chief Executive Officer Warren Groseclose. “Professional truck drivers are the most important link in the supply chain and without them, our economy would fail and millions of our fellow Americans would suffer.”
This increase will allow truckload drivers to earn up to $88,000 and flatbed drivers to earn up to $92,000 annually. This announcement follows a pay increase of 4 cents per mile for over-the-road company drivers in April 2021.
Lawrence has truckload, flatbed, heavy haul, truckload, waste removal, and household goods driving opportunities. Lawrence offers options for company drivers, owner-operators, lease/lease savings program, and student trainees.