Wednesday October 1, 2014
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Con-way Freight to boost driver wages
LTL carrier Con-way Freight will increase current pay rates effective January 4, 2015 and reduce the time it takes for drivers to reach top pay scale, according to today’s statement from parent company Con-way Inc.
The enhancements will increase pay for Con-way Freight drivers system-wide while aligning all locations across the network to pay rates competitive for their geographic market, the company said.
The statement said that all locations would be aligned to a common schedule in which drivers will reach top scale three years from date of hire. On January 4, all eligible drivers will be adjusted to the applicable new pay rate aligned with their service time.
"Our LTL company, along with Con-way Truckload, is facing the most pronounced driver shortage we’ve ever seen," said Douglas W. Stotlar, president and CEO of Con-way Inc. "Con-way Freight provides premium service, and the skill and professionalism of our drivers enables us to keep the promises we make to our customers. This action benefits our people, our customers and our shareholders, and is supported by the improved profitability and efficiencies being delivered by Con-way Freight’s 21,000 employees."
The announcement comes on the heels of 110 truck drivers at a Con-way Freight terminal in Laredo, Texas voting to be represented by the Teamsters union, according to USA Today.
"We are committed to being the employer of choice for professional drivers," said Greg Lehmkuhl, president of Con-way Freight. "Our simplified pay structure enables us to more effectively align driver pay with the market-based cost of labor, and provides increased flexibility to react to market conditions over time so we can ensure our drivers’ compensation remains competitive."
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