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Beginning October 1, 2015, truck drivers will see a small pump in per diem pay. The current per diem rate for the transportation industry is $59 per day. On October 1, the per diem rate will increase to $63.
The average truck driver is expected to travel between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week, based on the 70 hour maximum hour restriction over eight days. Drivers that are just starting out can expect to see starting wages. Median wages for rookie truck drivers are between $0.27 and $0.29 per mile. Increases are given once a driver proves themselves and gets in some time with the company.