Driver Pay Strategy Builder | Truck Pay Calculator Tool

💸 Driver Pay Strategy Builder

Model and compare driver pay plans (CPM, % of load, hourly, salary, or hybrid). Build pay that keeps drivers moving and protects your margin — including tarp pay, detention, and quarterly safety bonuses.

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How to use this tool (quick) best results in under 60 seconds
  1. Scenario Setup: enter weekly gross + loaded miles + deadhead %.
  2. Accessorials: set detention, stop pay, layovers, tarp pay (if flatbed/step deck).
  3. Plans: choose 1–3 plans and tune rates (CPM / % / hourly / salary / hybrid).
  4. Read Results: “Owner Winner” = best margin %. “Driver-Friendly Winner” = best stability + fairness.
Tip: For flatbed/step deck, a clean tarp + detention structure often improves retention without raising CPM.
Tip: For hourly, add guardrails (split rate or min miles) to avoid “clock riding” while staying fair.
Tip: If you want % pay but less volatility, add a weekly guarantee.
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Scenario Setup

Enter your operation + weekly performance. The tool runs all pay models side-by-side.

fleet owner
Accessorials & Behavior Drivers tarp pay, detention, stop/layover, hourly guardrails
Bonuses quarterly safety + weekly performance kicker
Tip
For flatbed/step deck, tarp pay + detention structure can boost satisfaction without forcing CPM to rise. For hourly, hybrids (hourly non-driving + CPM/bonus) reduce “clock riding” while keeping pay stable.

Pay Plans

Choose plan type + tune parameters. Compare up to 3 at once.

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Results Dashboard

Owner view + driver view, stability, and behavior notes.

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Fleet Owner View
Driver View
Recommendations & Guardrails
Disclaimer: Estimates only. This tool is for planning and pay design. Always follow labor laws, overtime rules, contracts, and disclose pay terms clearly to drivers.
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