Linfox and Toll – two of the biggest players in the transport industry – have rejected a call for truck drivers to be paid ‘danger money’.

The two heavyweights lodged their view to the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal’s (RSRT) discussions on reforming driver pay rates.

Driver Steve Corcoran made a submission calling for drive to be paid a $100 tax-free daily stipend of dangers faced on the road.

Linfox and Toll – two companies that would be hit hard by higher wages – are opposed.

But they are not alone, with Coles, the Australian Industry Group, the Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO) and the Australian National Retail Association (ANRA) all voicing their opposition to Corcoran’s proposal.

Several drivers have made submissions arguing that the ‘danger money’ is necessary, given the risks they face on the job.

Drivers argue that the awareness created by the extra pay would make the industry safer.

The RSRT talks are ongoing, with the government body posting a report on the conferences late last year.

It is understood that the RSRT wants to limit fixed pay rates to the general freight sector, but has advocated for variable payment schedules in some circumstances.

There is still disagreement on the issues of truck drivers being paid during mandatory fatigue management breaks.