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Hourly or Percentage?

Discussion in 'Oilfield Trucking Forum' started by duckhunt, Oct 2, 2014.

  1. Oct 2, 2014 #1
    duckhunt

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    I've read through the board and found most advise hourly as the way to go. What about water? I have two job offers to work on the oil fields hauling water. One pays hourly mid 20s and the other pays 21%. Which is most likely a better choice to go with? I have no experience driving so I am happy for the job offer just want to make the best decision possible. I am assuming winter will slow things down making hourly a better route but want to see what others think.
     
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  3. Oct 3, 2014 #2
    sherlock510

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    My vote is hourly.
     
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  4. Oct 3, 2014 #3
    cmbks21

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    Hourly.. 21% is no good
     
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  5. Oct 3, 2014 #4
    chalupa

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    Same....hourly.....covers everything like fuel, break downs etc....
     
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  7. Oct 3, 2014 #5
    G/MAN

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    I find that percentage usually pays more than hourly or mileage. But, it really depends on what the gross rate that is used in calculating the percentage. I have done mileage, hourly and percentage during my time in the seat. For the most part, I will usually go with percentage. It is the most fair way in which to work and pay drivers.
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2014 #6
    TLeaHeart

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    company driver, percentage, with detention pay after 1 hour.
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2014 #7
    rabbiporkchop

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    It depends on how cheap your boss bid the job. 21% of $480.00 for 1 hours work is better than $20.00 per hour.
    Then again, in PA hourly is better than percentage because the guys out here are hauling water for $80.00 per hour
     
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