4/23/2007  Barr-Nunn Offers $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

Barr-Nunn Transportation Inc., Granger, Iowa, has just announced an increase in the sign-on bonus for owner-operators and company drivers who graduate from orientation now through May 4.
The company driver sign-on bonus has just been raised to $1,000 and is given in addition to Practical Mile Pay, Band Pay on all complete loads less than 550 miles and .02 cents per mile 401(k) contribution.
The newly enhanced $2,000 sign-on bonus for owner-operators includes Practical Mile Pay, Band Pay on all complete loads less than 1,000 miles and $1.24/gallon Guaranteed Fuel Protection.
These sign-on bonuses will be paid half up front and the other half after 180 days of service with Barr-Nunn.
To find out more about Barr-Nunn, call (888) 999-7576 or go to www.barr-nunn.com.



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