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
S1E9 Trucking Payroll Errors Hidden Costs & How to Avoid Them Plus September DPI update
In this episode of Driven for Success, Mike starts with the September Driver Pay Index update — a look at how driver wages are trending and what it means for small fleets trying to stay competitive.
Then we dive into the main topic: why payroll errors cost far more than most trucking companies realize. It’s not just about math mistakes — it’s about trust, compliance, and reputation.
You’ll learn:
• How payroll mistakes erode driver trust and retention
• Why the IRS doesn’t care if it was “just a mistake”
• The hidden back-office costs of fixing payroll errors
• How sloppy payroll hurts recruiting and vendor relationships
• Practical steps to prevent errors before they snowball
If payroll mistakes have ever felt like “just part of doing business,” this episode will change how you think about them.