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
How to Roll Out Per Diem the Right Way: A Playbook for Trucking Companies
Thinking about offering per diem pay to your truck drivers? Rolling it out wrong can lead to driver confusion, compliance headaches, and missed savings. In this episode of Driven for Success, we give you a step-by-step guide to implementing an IRS-compliant per diem program that your drivers will actually appreciate.
You’ll learn:
- What not to do when setting up per diem (like paying by the mile or flat weekly)
- How to answer common driver questions about taxes, Social Security, and legality
- When and how to introduce per diem during onboarding
- How to show drivers the benefit using real pay stub comparisons
- Why per diem should be part of your recruiting message
Whether you're just getting started or need to fix a broken setup, this episode is your trucking company’s per diem roadmap.
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