“We learn from the process of doing the business with people; learning who does what and
what to expect.” Andy Balij, Founder & President
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sion. And there are plenty of driver jobs to
go around as proven by the shortage that
poses as a challenge within the industry.
“There’s been a driver shortage for the last
three to four years,” Balij said. “The job is
no longer attractive. It used to be a well-
paid job and everybody jumped into it and
when so many jump into it, it’s not well
paid anymore.”
DRIVER RATES ON THE RISE
Driver rates are starting to rise again, he
said, but it will take time for the pendulum
to swing in a more positive direction. Mus-
ket tries to make the job as family-friendly
as possible by ensuring drivers are only
away from home for one night at a time
three nights out of each week. Though the
job doesn’t offer rates as high as an indus-
try like construction, Balij said his company
can offer better working conditions such
as a heated or air-conditioned truck. He
tries to both attract and retain his drivers
by making them feel part of the business,
handing out the occasional gift certificate
