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The People Business: Keep on Truckin’ & Earning A Good Income

Professional drivers can build stable, lucrative careers in an industry facing a persistent shortage of qualified talent

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By Business Services · · Brett HowroydChip StewartJill AppersonLead Ata Program
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Professional drivers can build stable, lucrative careers in an industry facing a persistent shortage of qualified talent

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In this Career Paths episode of

The AppleOne Podcast

, host

Brett Howroyd

explores the essential—and often underestimated—world of trucking with two guests who know it well:

Chip Stewart

, VP of Service Operations at

Select Transportation Resources

in Houston, and

Jill Apperson

, Area Manager at

AppleOne

in North Carolina.

Together, they break down why trucking remains one of the most recession-proof industries in the U.S., contributing $940 billion to the economy and employing over 8 million people. They also shine a light on the LEAD ATA program, which develops future industry leaders and tackles the growing technician shortage—an issue that's already impacting operations across the country.

Chip shares how today's technicians are more like tech specialists with some earning over $200K annually thanks to performance-based pay.

Chip shares how today's technicians are more like tech specialists with some earning over $200K annually thanks to performance-based pay. Jill highlights how staffing pros can connect the right candidates to these stable, well-paying careers—and how influencers are helping reshape the image of trucking for younger audiences.

Whether you're a veteran, career changer, or just starting out, this episode reveals how accessible and rewarding the trucking industry can be—no STEM background required.

Whether you're a veteran, career changer, or just starting out, this episode reveals how accessible and rewarding the trucking industry can be—no STEM background required.

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