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Do I Stop and Drop

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by Dionannan, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. Jul 23, 2015 #1
    Dionannan

    Dionannan Bobtail Member

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    This is really bothering me.
    I drive, I'm happy nice to everyone, on time...then there is pay day!
    That 944 miles I drove, you know up around DC, through Manhattan and Connecticut; I rocked that route until I got paid for 894 miles. Payroll says "you CHOSE TO GO OUT OF ROUTE" ... Well no I did not!
    No one within the company wants to talk about it and to top it all off my Chek this week has the exact same route and it paid 932 miles.
    How do I correct payroll?
    Will it take dropping a load oh 12 to 50 miles from consignee to get their attention?
     
    Dionannan, Jul 23, 2015
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  3. Jul 23, 2015 #2
    Canned Spam

    Canned Spam Road Train Member

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    I say do it, just so you can report back here and tell me how it goes
     
    Canned Spam, Jul 23, 2015
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  4. Jul 23, 2015 #3
    flyingmusician

    flyingmusician Road Train Member

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    I agree lol always wanted to do that with my previous company they always shorted us 15-20% each zip to zip trip.

    Not an issue now with my current company getting practical miles and a YTD variance of only 1.7%.

    I say do it then tell how they liked it lol
     
    flyingmusician, Jul 23, 2015
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  5. Jul 23, 2015 #4
    Orangees

    Orangees Light Load Member

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    If this has been a consistent thing for you find a better company.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2015 #5
    Hyweighman

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    Try percentage you might do better
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2015 #6
    White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    That is 5.25%
    2% is GREAT, 5% is GOOD, 8% is THE NORM, 12% is BOLOGNA. Figure it out for yourself....we all took math in High School.
    Math is your friend....and decision maker.
    The industry found a way to pay us....by the mile....miles vary. We can't change that, because nobody will stand together.
     
    White Dog, Jul 23, 2015
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  9. Jul 25, 2015 #7
    MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That will certainly get their attention when the consignee calls demanding to know where their freight is.

    Then, it is you who would be hit with the cost of the possible trailer impound fees and freight claim out of your last paycheck.
     
    MACK E-6, Jul 25, 2015
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  10. Jul 25, 2015 #8
    Dionannan

    Dionannan Bobtail Member

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    I know I cannot just stop and drop if I wish to keep driving. It would ruin all I have worked so hard for. I am talking with numerous potential employers.
    I know companies 'fluff' (lie) a lot of things, but when it directly involves you, their driver, you would think a straight answer would be beneficial to everyone. I am learning I am wrong there too. :/
    Sure was a satisfying thought while it lasted.

    Back to reading forums and learning the industry.
     
    Dionannan, Jul 25, 2015
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  11. Jul 26, 2015 #9
    Awesome Possum

    Awesome Possum Light Load Member

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    very true. this isn't the 70s-90s. Today we know exactly how far it takes to get from A to B. Miles should be paid hub based on the routing given, it only takes 5 minutes to project the route on google maps and see actual distance for both driver and dispatch.
     
    Awesome Possum, Jul 26, 2015
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  12. Jul 27, 2015 #10
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I agree. Some companies pay practical miles. Also, think about going with a company that does long runs instead of too much of that short Northeast stuff.

    It's not for everyone, but I'd think about doing some West Coast/Pacific Northwest runs.
     
    Chinatown, Jul 27, 2015
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