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(115,244 posts) Sat Jan 22, 2022, 08:09 PM Jan 2022

One of the largest trucking companies in the US is giving raises of up to 33%, allowing drivers to m

make up to $150,000 in their first year, amid worker shortage

A major US trucking company is implementing its biggest raises in its 60-year history to attract and retain workers amid a national shortage of truck drivers.

Trucking firm KLLM Transport Services announced this week it is raising pay and compensation by as much as 33% for some workers, including students just out of training.

"KLLM drivers have been nothing short of remarkable over the last few years through some challenging times in the transportation industry," said Jim Richards, the company's president and CEO, in a press release. "They've stepped up to the plate every time they've been asked to keep food on the shelves and stores stocked."

The raises will take effect in February. Over-the-road drivers will see the greatest increase in their cents-per-mile rate, with a nearly 33% bump. Regional company drivers and independent contractors will see a 10-16% boost to their pay and compensation.

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One of the largest trucking companies in the US is giving raises of up to 33%, allowing drivers to m (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2022 OP

Good. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #1

Such moves..... Gavra Mead Barcelona Jul 2024 #2

PoindexterOglethorpe

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1. Good.

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Sat Jan 22, 2022, 09:47 PM

Jan 2022

I would also ask, is that $150k what they actually make? Or are they paying for fuel out of that? Plus of course, trivial things like taxes.

One of my maternal uncles was a truck driver. This would have been back in the '40s, '50s and '60s. I don't know if he did long haul driving, and I have no idea if he owned his truck. All I know is that Uncle Bob was a truck driver. I do know that he earned a decent living.

Uncle Bob's wife's sister husband was head elevator operator at the Empire State Building for many years. I did a quick Google of his name and found this: https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/29/nyregion/day-by-day-a-fixture-retires.html

Gavra Mead Barcelona

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2. Such moves.....

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Jul 1, 2024, 12:48 PM

Jul 2024

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This move comes amidst a challenging time in the transportation industry, and KLLM acknowledges the dedication of its current drivers in keeping supplies moving. The increased pay could potentially allow drivers to earn up to $150,000 in their first year, though the exact details of that weren't specified in the information you provided. Additionally, leveraging CRM data enrichment could further enhance operational efficiency and support driver recruitment and retention strategies.

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