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North Dakota counties struggle to retain workers after funding expensive commercial driver's licenses

Updated Oct 18, 9:09 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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Counties across North Dakota, including those in Burleigh and Morton counties, face a persistent shortage of employees with commercial driver's licenses needed for local government operations. [Bismarck Source]
The cost of obtaining a CDL permit has reached record highs in recent years, with individuals spending upwards of $8,000 on required training and certifications. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
Some counties help cover these training costs through grants and subsidies to make it feasible for employees to obtain their CDL. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
A growing number of workers who obtain their CDL leave county jobs for private sector positions that offer higher pay and more competitive benefits. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Source]
Nick Moser, President of the Association of Counties, said Cavalier County covers CDL costs because they need drivers in their trucks. [KFYR-TV]

What salary figures do private sector CDL jobs offer compared to county positions?
How many county CDL workers have left for private sector employment in recent years?
What additional retention strategies beyond cost subsidies have counties implemented?

KFYR-TV: KFYR focused on the record-high certification costs and county subsidy programs, quoting Moser about Cavalier County's decision to invest in employee training. Read it → · Ads
Bismarck Source: Bismarck Source provided detailed analysis of the retention cycle, explaining how counties invest in certifications only to lose employees to private sector opportunities and noting the impact on infrastructure maintenance. Read it →

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