Pride Transport boosts driver pay, Averitt Dallas associates give back, Schneider wins award

By Wright Media staff

Pride Transport has given its drivers a significant boost in pay just in time to enjoy the holiday season.

Effective Dec. 1 driver pay at the family-owned and operated Utah-based carrier increased 4 cents per mile with an additional 4 cents per mile for two years as part of its $10,000 sign-on bonus payout.

?“This is an exciting announcement,” Pride Transport’s recruiting director Steve Schelin said. “What does that mean for a driver coming to Pride Transport? Our base pay rate is 45 to 47.5 cents per mile and then we add so many extras.”

?The $10,000 sign-on bonus is paid out in $100 weekly increments over two years. The company also has a 401(k) program that matches contributions by a whopping 20 percent. It offers driver pay for layover, breakdown and stops, plus guaranteed detention as well. Drivers also enjoy paid holiday and vacation time, affordable healthcare plans and paid orientation.

Pride Transport has 100 percent no-touch refrigerated freight, state-of-the-art equipment, and pet and rider programs. In 2019 it celebrated 50 years of operation.

Averitt Express' Dallas team gives back

Truck drivers and other associates at Averitt Express’ Dallas service center recently used some friendly competition to donate more than 7,500 pounds of food to charity. 

Participants divided into three teams to see who could contribute the most food to Mission Arlington. After the final tally, The Driving Force team came out on top with 2,790 pounds, edging the Hunger Heroes (2,490) and Helping Hands (2,285) for a total of 7,565 pounds.

The event was part of Averitt’s Team Up Community Challenge, which encourages associates to “team up” to give back to local communities. 

“What a great job by all of our team in Dallas,” Dave Millea, the Dallas service center director, said. “Everyone had a great time being a part of this event, and I could not be more proud to be a part of this team.”

Averitt Express is a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain management with international reach to more than 100 countries.

Schneider Repeats as General Mills’ Platinum Dry Carrier of the Year

For the second year in a row Schneider has been named Platinum Dry Carrier of the Year by General Mills.

The annual award recognizes a carrier that goes above and beyond in a number of categories, including on-time service metrics, teamwork, creative solutions and interactions with the global food company.

“Our commitment to delivering effortless, exceptional customer experiences is at the heart of what we do at Schneider,” said John Bozec, senior vice president and general manager of Van Truckload and Dedicated at Schneider. “Being recognized by General Mills ... is an honor and a true testament of our aligned values.”

Phillip West, director of North America transportation for General Mills, said the company’s relationship with Schneider has “always been strong,” but has “blossomed” in recent years.

Schneider offers a range of services to meet unique supply chain needs. General Mills specifically noted the solutions and capabilities Schneider offers to support its daily business operations as a major factor behind the honor.

“Our teams’ partnership and close collaboration has helped General Mills navigate an unprecedented time in our history,’ West said. ‘We appreciate the Schneider team’s transparency and focus on service, cost and capabilities.”