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Specialized trucking in AA&E for the U.S. Department of Defense offers high rewards but has strict standards.
Hauling arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E) for the U.S. Department of Defense offers substantial financial rewards but comes with strict requirements, including rigorous background checks, continuous tracking, and specific equipment standards. Only a handful of trucking companies meet the criteria, with most drivers partnering with approved AA&E fleets and going through extensive credentialing processes. Despite the challenges, drivers, such as Josh and Krystal Jesse, have found their pay nearly doubled in the AA&E sector.
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There are exceptions in the niches. If you focus more on the path less traveled and acquire what you need, you create your own market. We know folks that gross over $300,000 each year in AA&E. https://t.co/HgpJRxk6Y3
— Adam L. Wingfield 🚛👨🏾💻 (@adamlwingfield) August 8, 2023
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