“Autonomous trucks will help stop the churn and burn (turnover) in trucking…”
-Wayne Cragg, Professional Truck Driver
Wayne Cragg is a professional driver, photographer and social media influencer. In this lively conversation Jeff Miller (Supply Chain Is The Business) and Jamin Alvidrez (Logistics and Beyond!) get Wayne to open up on these experiences as well as share lessons learned from his adventures on the open trails of Alaska. Enjoy getting to know one of the most unique and diverse people of Supply Chain…
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