Keller Trucking Raises Driver Pay 16%

DEFIANCE, Ohio - Aug. 17, 2021 - PRLog -- Defiance, OH:  Thomas E. Keller Trucking Inc., an affiliate of Keller Logistics Group located in Defiance, OH recently announced their 3^rd driver pay increase in 10 months. These increases have focused on improving the total compensation and benefits package for their professional truck drivers. "Our greatest asset is our people; we strive to provide our drivers with a great career at a place they can call home. Truck drivers truly move America forward, but are very underappreciated nationally for the work they do. Here at Keller, we make sure our drivers are both appreciated and compensated well for the great work they do," said Keller Trucking President, Jon Wolfrum.

In addition to the standard mileage pay, Keller Trucking has added many ancillary pay items that directly compensate the driver for all activity, not just the time spent driving like the industry has grown accustomed to.  With all of these items considered, the average driver at Keller Trucking makes between $.58 and $.75 per mile, all in, driving anywhere from 1,500 – 3,500 miles per week, so drivers can expect to make anywhere between $1,000-$1,800 per week; depending on experience level and amount of desired home time.  Keller focuses on offering flexible schedules and a variety of different driving positions to fit just about anyone's needs, ranging from being home every day on a set hourly schedule to being away from home all week and getting home for the weekend.  Furthermore, Keller welcomes part-time drivers who may be looking for a little extra work or to scale back their driving careers.

Keller Trucking also has a very successful training program for new entrants in the field.  This training is free to the driver with a 6-month commitment and only takes 7-8 weeks from start to finish, with all but 10 days of that time being fully paid.  Keller has successfully trained over 200 new entrant professional truck drivers in the past 3 years; many of whom exceeded $50,000 in their very first year of driving.

As a result of providing innovative pay structures, a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling, lucrative entry level opportunities and much more, Keller Trucking has been named, "Best Fleets to Drive For," 4 years in a row.  Voted on by the drivers, this award is given to companies that provide exemplary work environments for their professional truck drivers and independent contractors.  Only 20 companies in all of North America receive this recognition on an annual basis, and even fewer have been recognized in multiple, consecutive years.

If you are interested in learning more about Keller Trucking, please visit https://driveforkeller.com/ or call 419-785-3252.