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Nolan Transportation Group kicks off 2024 with 126 new sales reps, sparking mixed reactions in the professional freight community.
NTG's Ambitious Expansion
To start 2024 on a high note, Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) welcomed 126 new sales representatives, the company shared. Drew Herpich, NTG's Chief Commercial Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the new hires, highlighting their energy and potential for long-term impact.
NTG Background: Founded in 2005, NTG is a prominent logistics company headquartered in Atlanta that offers a wide range of freight brokerage services.
Industry Reactions on Social Media
The announcement garnered mixed responses from the professional freight community on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).
We'll have to wait and see what happens with NTG in the coming months before we can analyze the impact of its recruiting efforts.
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