Trucking Payroll Services | Premier Payroll Solutions
Running a fleet is tough. Payroll shouldn’t be. Premier Payroll makes it easy to pay drivers accurately, be it by the mile, hour, or load. All while staying compliant with DOT and multi-state regulations.
Truck drivers don’t work standard shifts. They log irregular hours, drive across multiple time zones, and often get paid by the mile or load. Miscalculating mileage, overtime, or differential pay can lead to costly errors and driver dissatisfaction.
Every time your fleet crosses a state line, new wage and tax rules apply. One mistake can lead to heavy penalties. Staying compliant with DOT regulations and shifting state laws is one of the toughest hurdles for trucking payroll teams.
The trucking industry experiences one of the highest turnover rates in the U.S. Constantly onboarding new drivers, managing part-time staff, and offboarding those who leave makes payroll a never-ending administrative burden.
The trucking industry experiences one of the highest turnover rates in the U.S. Constantly onboarding new drivers, managing part-time staff, and offboarding those who leave makes payroll a never-ending administrative burden.
Tracking reimbursements for meals, lodging, tolls, and per diem allowances adds another layer of complexity. Without accurate systems, reimbursements can be delayed or mishandled, frustrating drivers and creating compliance risks
Freight invoices can take weeks to pay out, while drivers expect weekly or bi-weekly pay. Balancing cash flow between slow receivables and frequent payroll runs is one of the industry’s biggest financial challenges.
Not every payroll provider is equipped to handle them
The complexity of mileage-based pay, DOT compliance, and multi-state tax rules create challenges that most generic providers simply aren’t designed to solve.
From long-haul drivers crossing multiple states to local fleets juggling fluctuating hours, trucking payroll comes with its own set of challenges. Premier Payroll delivers the technology, compliance expertise, and responsive support you need to keep your payroll running smoothly, so your team stays on the road and your business keeps moving.
All in One System That Is Tailored To Trucking Businesses
Whether it’s by the mile, the hour, the load, or the day we handle it all. Our system is tailored for the unique pay structures of the trucking world, ensuring every driver gets paid correctly and on time.
No more delays or banking headaches. We offer secure direct deposits and driver-friendly pay card options so your team can access their money even when they’re on the road for days or weeks at a time.
Crossing state lines shouldn’t mean crossing your fingers. We automatically apply the right tax rules by location and ensure full compliance with DOT, state, and federal wage regulations, thus saving you from costly penalties.
Your drivers get instant access to digital pay stubs, hours worked, and tax documents through a mobile-friendly portal. No calls to payroll, saving you confusion and downtime.
Whether your team is full-time, part-time, owner-operators, or a mix of all three, Premier Payroll keeps everything organized in one easy platform. We handle filings, year-end forms, and ensure everyone gets what they need.
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A regional security firm faced frequent payroll errors from irregular overnight shifts and weekend rotations. Guards often received incorrect overtime, and admin staff spent hours reconciling mistakes..
On-Time Direct Deposits
We automated shift differentials, overtime rules, and integrated directly with their scheduling system, ensuring accuracy from the first payroll run.
Reduction in Payroll Processing Time
A regional security firm faced frequent payroll errors from irregular overnight shifts and weekend rotations. Guards often received incorrect overtime, and admin staff spent hours reconciling mistakes.
Admin Time Saved Each Week
We implemented multi-state compliance automation, built-in union reporting, and certified payroll tools that scale seamlessly for large teams.
Compliance Penalties Since Migration
A regional security firm faced frequent payroll errors from irregular overnight shifts and weekend rotations. Guards often received incorrect overtime, and admin staff spent hours reconciling mistakes..
New Hire Onboarding Completed
We automated shift differentials, overtime rules, and integrated directly with their scheduling system, ensuring accuracy from the first payroll run.
Contractor Satisfaction with Faster Payments
Pay By Mile, Hour, Load, or Day – built-in flexibility
Multi-State Compliance – for OTR and long-haul drivers
Fuel Reimbursement and Per Diem Tracking
1099 & W-2 Filing in One Platform
Time Tracking + Payroll in One Integrated System
Bilingual Customer Support
Unlike generic payroll platforms, we’re built with the trucking industry in mind. Whether your drivers are paid by the mile, load, or hour, we support complex pay structures, multi-state compliance, and DOT reporting—all in one system.
Yes. Our platform is flexible enough to accommodate any combination of pay structures, including hourly, per-mile, per-load, day rates, or custom pay templates unique to your fleet.
Absolutely. We let you run payroll for full-time W-2 drivers and independent owner-operators (1099s) from the same dashboard. We also generate and file W-2s and 1099s at year-end.
Yes. Our software is designed to meet DOT requirements, including overtime tracking, shift differentials, per diem management, and compliant reporting for audits.
Yes. Our system automatically tracks where your drivers work and applies the correct local and state taxes. We also file taxes for you to ensure full compliance.
We support all common trucking deductions, including fuel reimbursements, tolls, advances, benefits, garnishments, union dues, and equipment leasebacks.
Yes. Every driver gets secure access to a mobile-friendly portal where they can view pay stubs, hours worked, tax forms, and payment history—anytime, anywhere.
In most cases, yes. We support integrations with major time tracking, TMS (transportation management systems), and dispatch software. If your system is custom, we can often create a tailored solution.
Yes. We offer reloadable driver pay cards that eliminate the need for paper checks and give drivers instant access to funds, even while on the road.
No problem. We handle all federal, state, and local tax filings, even if your fleet operates across multiple states with different laws.
Yes. We can handle union-specific requirements, such as benefits administration, union dues deductions, and detailed certified payroll reports.
Yes. We support payroll processing for owner-operators, including custom deductions for lease agreements, maintenance costs, and other contractual arrangements.
Most trucking clients are fully onboarded within 5–10 business days. Our team will help import your driver data, set up your custom pay structures, and get your first payroll ready to run.
We stand by our accuracy. But if something goes wrong, we fix it immediately—and take full responsibility for resolving the issue with no extra charge.
Yes. You can access your payroll dashboard anytime from anywhere—whether you’re at your terminal, on the road, or working remotely.
Yes. Get detailed reports on payroll expenses, overtime, mileage payments, reimbursements, and more—all exportable and audit-ready.
Of course. Every payroll run can be reviewed and adjusted before final submission. You stay in full control.
Yes. You’ll be assigned a dedicated payroll specialist who knows the trucking industry and is available to support you directly.
Yes. For W-2 drivers, we handle ACA compliance, offer tracking, and required form generation.
Yes. We generate and file W-2s and 1099s for all employees and contractors, including federal and state tax returns, at no additional cost.
Our pricing is based on the size of your fleet, number of payroll runs, and any add-on services like time tracking or benefits admin. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Yes. We make mid-year transitions easy by importing historical data and ensuring no gaps in tax reporting or compliance.
You’ve got shifts to fill, licenses to track, and clients to protect. Payroll shouldn’t be another problem to manage.
Let us handle the compliance, calculations, and chaos—so you can focus on running a tighter, safer operation.
