Driven for Success
If you run a small trucking company — whether you’ve got one truck or forty — and want to run a smoother, smarter business, you’re in the right place.
I’m Mike Ritzema, founder of Superior Trucking Payroll Service, and each week I break down the business side of trucking: payroll, per diem, driver recruiting and retention, and all the back-office stuff that small carriers just don’t have time for.
You’ll get real-world stories, straight talk, and practical tips to help you avoid costly mistakes, stay on the road, and grow with confidence.
Driven for Success
Per Diem for Trucking Companies: Save Big Money and Keep Drivers Happy
In this episode of Driven for Success, you’ll learn:
- What per diem actually is (and how it works in trucking)
- How it helps trucking companies save thousands in payroll taxes and insurance
- Why drivers love it — and how it can boost recruiting and retention
- Common mistakes fleets make (like paying per diem by the mile or percent)
- How to structure a compliant, high-impact per diem program
This is your crash course in using the $80/day per diem allowance to become more profitable and more attractive to drivers.
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