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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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