Nussbaum Transportation recently implemented its most substantial compensation increase for Over-the-Road (OTR) van drivers to date. This adjustment primarily focuses on enhancing mileage pay, reflecting a strategic effort to improve driver retention and recruitment within the highly competitive freight sector.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, such pay increases by carriers like Nussbaum can lead to higher operational costs, which may translate into increased trucking rates for inland transportation. This development highlights the ongoing challenges in securing and maintaining a skilled driver workforce, potentially impacting capacity and transit times for road freight. Forwarders should monitor these trends as they can influence budgeting and logistics planning for shipments relying on OTR services.
