Love’s Travel Stops recently awarded 96 mechanics and diesel technicians more than $520,000 in lifetime achievement bonuses as they reached milestones in their career. This was the first bonus to be released as a part of the new incentive program to encourage mechanics to do light repair on commercial trucks.

According to the press release, “This new incentive for our dedicated team members in our shops is like none other in the industry,” said Gary Price, executive vice president for Love’s. “At a time when there’s high demand for skilled diesel technicians and mechanics, our light mechanical bonuses will reward our employees for their hard work, help us attract and retain top talent and position us to provide even better service for America’s professional truck drivers.”

The Love’s Truck Care and Speedco mechanics and diesel technicians are eligible for the bonus after they reach $500,000 in billed repair labor during their time with the company. The next round of bonuses will come at $1 million in billed repair labor. Additionally, those who have completed the Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program are eligible to receive annual productivity bonuses based on repair labor.

Last month, Love’s celebrated its own milestone by reaching 300 graduates from the Love’s Truck Care Academy. Read more about the successful program in the Daily.