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Drivers needed to transport nuclear weapons across US
A recent U.S. government job posting is a reminder that trucks carry some pretty interesting cargo across the country.
The Department of National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is seeking drivers based in Amarillo, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to transport nuclear weapons and other materials across the country.
The job posting for “nuclear materials couriers” closed on Tuesday and is currently reviewing candidates, according to NNSA. The salary ranges from $52,248 to $76,981 a...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drivers-needed-to-transport-nuclear-weapons-across-us
Time, money and humanity: Attracting and retaining qualified drivers
Driver turnover is consistently ranked as one of the biggest – and most buzzworthy – problems facing carriers. Turnover rates tend to hover in the 70s for small over-the-road operations and surge into the 90s for the largest carriers. The constant hiring cycle has wary companies wondering how to keep drivers from walking away. Research suggests that the solution may be threefold: more home time, higher wages and better treatment.
Background screening company DriverIQ completed in-depth driver...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/time-money-and-humanity-attracting-and-retaining-qualified-drivers
Drivers still stand to benefit from family-driven environment
Transportation industry conferences are packed with presentations about innovation and technological advancement. Leaders in the space gather around lunch tables to discuss their latest digital tools. Buzzwords like “autonomous” and “artificial intelligence” fill conversations. Technology is propelling the industry forward and enabling companies to reach heights they never imagined.
No amount of technology, however, can take the place of a warm, inviting work atmosphere. While it is important...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/drivers-still-stand-to-benefit-from-family-driven-environment