Thank you for this insight! May I ask why only flatbeds?
I agree with you on the open door management- that's what I want as well when I start the hiring process, but I suppose its easier when its a small company.
I didnt know that driver facing cameras actually are a thing?! Isn't that a breach of privacy on all levels? Road facing, yes, but driver facing for company drivers is just a no no.
Now with the DOT, would you be open to choosing out of a list? The only reason I ask is because the FMCSA with all its amazing rules and regulations requires that whoever performs the medical is registered in a national registry.
And I agree with the family emergency- family always comes first! Thank you so much for your thoughts on this!
What is important to you in a driving job?
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And unfortunately yes, driver facing cameras are a thing. I dunno why any driver would subject themselves to such things, though I'm sure some would argue and say it's no big deal.
As far as the DOT physicals, so let's say you have a driver that has a family doctor on the list. Are you going to trust that driver's family doctor ( who presumably would have the driver's medical history records) to determine if he or she is medically fit to drive your truck, or you going to send your driver to some clinic that has no background on your driver? From my perspective, it'd be smarter to stick with a family doctor. I realize it's not always possible of course. When I go for a physical, I pay the bill, turn in the paperwork to the boss and he reimburses the money.MercuryLine Thanks this. -
As for equipment, a reliable truck with inverter and fridge at a minimum. Bonus points if there is an APU. Cameras don't bother me, I don't do anything behind the wheel I shouldn't.
Don't really care too much about hometime or if I am treated like "family" and not just a truck number. As long as my name is correct on the paycheck I don't care who actually knows it in person.tallguy66 and MercuryLine Thank this. -
Good pay and decent equipment to drive
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I get % pay. I trust the people I work for. If I didn't I'd be out of there in a heartbeat.
I worked for KAG and everyone knew not to trust upper management but I stayed because I liked the work and local management. I paid dearly for that mistake and won't do that again.
1-Be honest with your employees even when it's something they'll hate hearing. Just one lie or misleading statement calls everything you've said into question. You'll have their respect for your honesty.
2- Truck needs to be reliable.
3- Comfortable. If you want to have someone live out of a truck make sure it's comfortable. APU, inverter, New good mattress, microwave and large fridge, maybe XM radio and satellite TV. When a driver looks at another company they should have to consider what they'll GIVE UP by leaving. Lower your turnover rate for a little up front cost.
4- Pay and benefits is easy,pay however makes sense to you. All I care about is how much goes into my account at the end of the week. Make sure the gross is competitive.
5- Understand that a driver has a life outside of work. Be as accommodating as you can without being a doormat. If you have a drivers back they'll have yours.
Most drivers are complacent about their job. If they don't have a reason to look for a new one they won't.
One bad apple spoils the bunch. A f-up, complainer, gossiper or worse a primadonna brings everyone down. Get rid of them fast.
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I am stuck on something though- what do you think about 34 hour restarts? I know most companies dont compensate for those but I want to hear your thoughts on it!
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