Diesel prices continue to push higher

During the most recent week ending May 21, the U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel jumped 3.8 cents to $3.277, according to the Department of Energy’s latest numbers.

Another carrier moves toward salaried driver pay structure

Washington-State-based Smokey Point Distributing is just the latest flatbed fleet to move toward a guaranteed-pay / salary structure with added bonuses for driver pay. It’s offering $65K and $75 annually for solo and team drivers, respectively.