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St. Louis trucking firms gain drivers despite national shortage. Here's how one did it.

St. Louis trucking firms gain drivers despite national shortage. Here's how one did it.

St. Louis trucking firms gain drivers despite national shortage. Here's how one did it.

For St. Louis-based trucking company Vega Transport LLC, part of recruiting and retaining drivers is making sure they get enough "home time."

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St. Louis trucking firms gain drivers despite national shortage. Here's how one did it.

For St. Louis-based trucking company Vega Transport LLC, part of recruiting and retaining drivers is making sure they get enough "home time."
Waterloo bakery closing until further notice due to fire

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