Claremont, NC — Cargo Transporters today announced a new driver pay increase effective May 3, 2026, continuing the company’s commitment to investing in its drivers and maintaining a competitive position in the evolving freight market.

The increase represents a 6.25% pay raise for over-the-road (OTR) drivers, bringing the total increase to 12.9% across recent adjustments. Additional pay increases will also be implemented for team drivers and hourly drivers.

“Our drivers are the backbone of everything we do,” said Dennis Dellinger, President and CEO of Cargo Transporters. “Day in and day out, they represent our company with professionalism, commitment, and pride, and we don’t take that for granted.”

“This increase reflects both our appreciation for our drivers’ dedication and our commitment to staying competitive,” Dellinger added. “We believe in taking care of the people who move our business forward.”

About Cargo Transporters 
Based in Claremont, North Carolina, Cargo Transporters, Inc. is an asset-based, transportation operation with 48-state intrastate and interstate common and contract authority. Serving the continental U.S. for sixty years with emphasis on lanes east of the Rockies, the truckload dry freight carrier specializes in time-definite or JIT/expedited freight services. Cargo Transporters operates a technologically enhanced fleet of 500 trucks and 1,900 trailers and employs over 625 people. For more information, visit www.cargotransporters.com.