Nussbaum Transportation announced that it would be giving its over-the-road drivers a 6% pay increase beginning in January 2015. The pay will be increased from 42 cents to 52 cents per mile based on the length of haul, with a minimum pay guarantee of $1,050.
by Staff
November 17, 2014
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Nussbaum Transportation announced that it would be giving its over-the-road drivers a 6% pay increase beginning in January 2015. The pay will be increased from 42 cents to 52 cents per mile based on the length of haul, with a minimum pay guarantee of $1,050.
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“Our company is committed to improving wages to retain quality drivers and attract new people to this industry,” said company CEO Brent Nussbaum. “At a time of economic improvement in the U.S., with an abundance of non-driving jobs, pay plays an important role in keeping drivers on the road.”
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