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Plus: Strait of Hormuz tensions, Senate pushes English tests for CDL drivers, Craig Fuller slams FourKitesâ CEO, and more in todayâs newsletter.
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Pop superstar Taylor Swift reportedly gives $5M in bonuses to her tour truck drivers, with more undisclosed amounts for other crew members.
Taylor Swift has reportedly shown enormous gratitude to her Eras Tour crew. The pop music superstar known for hits like 'Bejeweled' has allegedly given a hefty bonus of $100,000 to each of her tour truck drivers. With approximately 50 drivers in her tour crew, this would mean that Swift has disbursed an estimated $5 million in bonuses.
However, the generosity doesn't end there. Reports also suggest that Swift has given additional bonuses to other team members, including band members, dancers, lighting and sound technicians, caterers, and more. The exact amount of these bonuses remains undisclosed. Representatives for Swift have not yet confirmed these reports.
This generous act, if confirmed, underscores the value that Swift places on her crew members who work hard behind the scenes to make her successful tour possible.
Source: Billboard
This Swifty makes a nice point and I hope this puts pressure on other successful tours to reward their drivers
— Dooner đŽââ ïž (@TimothyDooner) August 1, 2023
As I mentioned earlier, most tours only pay a bonus of $2-$5K. Some donât give a bonus at all.
Itâs an unprecedented move in the concert space and one that should be⊠https://t.co/X5X8buCNTl
Senate bill proposes mandatory English tests for new truck drivers before CDL approval.
Today we sat down with Chris Kuna, a transportation pro with over a decade of experience. He shares what the logistics industry misunderstands about truckers' lives, habits for staying healthy on the road, and his long-term vision for Driverness.
Todayâs FreightCaviar newsletter covers the new English proficiency enforcement for CDL holdersâbut this expanded article dives deeper into the debate, the risks, and the potential disruptions for freight.
U.S. carriers say foreign B-1 visa truck drivers are illegally hauling domestic loads, undercutting rates and pushing small operators out of business.
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