Is this a good job offer?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 313moneymike313, Dec 7, 2017.

Good job offer?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  3. Hell to the naw

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  1. 313moneymike313

    313moneymike313 Bobtail Member

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    This email is in response to your inquiry regarding the straight truck “TEAM" position posted on Indeed. I’m a fleet owner and all of my trucks are leased on with Panther Premium Logistics. My company name is: Prime Logistics Inc. I currently have a opening in one of our trucks it’s an automatic (2016 Freightliner Cascadia).
    Weekly Pay Is As Follows (TEAM STATUS):
    * Each driver earns 22% of the gross revenue of what the truck makes per week. (Per driver so you are splitting 44%)
    * 100% of detention pay goes to the drivers. . (split between two drivers)
    * 70% of all bonuses also go to the drivers. . (split between two drivers)

    **Note:The 22% of gross revenue equates to 27 cents per mile on loaded miles, and 5 cents per mile on deadhead miles (PER DRIVER), SO Your Splitting 54 cents on loaded and 10 cents on deadhead (deadhead miles are negotiable, this means the driver can request more money from dispatchers if the deadhead miles are to high).
    **Note: 100% of detention pay (The truck earns $20 per hour {split between each driver} after the first 2 hours the truck arrives at the shipper or receiver), and 70% of all bonuses {split between each driver}. Some loads are negotiable, meaning the drivers can request bonuses from dispatchers on certain loads.
    MONTHLY PERFORMANCE BONUS, SIGN ON BONUS and LOYALTY BONUS offered to all drivers .
    $500.00 Sign on Bonus (Per Driver)
    $5000.00 Loyalty Bonus (Per Driver)

    Monthly performance according to monthly revenue.
    All straight trucks usually average between $850-$1200 per driver per week, but please also set your expectations to earn less than $850 on slow weeks, and weeks when you go on home time; since this will cause the truck to be limited to only accepting loads going towards home, which impacts the revenue to the truck, and when you come back from home time; should you not have a full week. There will be weeks where you earn more than $1200 per week during our busy weeks.
    Pay is EVERY WEEK via direct deposit. You would come in as an independent contractor (1099).
    Requirements:
    A minimum of THREE WEEKS (21 days out), which means you will have to complete at least 21 days over the road before you go on home time. Unless of course, you have an emergency.
    Home Time:
    - Drivers stay home for 3-4 days when they stay over the road for 3 weeks (21 days)
    - Driver stay home for 7 days if they stay over the road for 4 weeks (28 days).
    Operations:
    * Drivers are provided with an American Express credit card for maintianace and truck expenses.
    * Each truck is also provided with an EFS card for all fuel expenses.
    This means, there is ZERO out of pocket to the drivers.
    How to Get Started with us:
    Once you have completed the application process and have been Panther approved. There will be a two day orientation class you must attend in Medina, OH. I cover your travel expenses (rental car or flight) to get to Medina, OH. I also cover your hotel stay for 2 nights.

    $150 will be paid to you just for attending the orientation class. Transportation will be provided to you from the airport to the hotel and from hotel to the class.
    Extras:

    All trucks are equipped with toll transponders for toll stations and Prepass for weigh stations. Trucks are also equipped with double bunks, mini dining table, microwave, fridge, and an APU system for your electric, heat and AC.
    Medical and Dental:
    Full medical and dental benefits are available for all drivers immediately should they choose to enroll.


    Lastly, if this is of interest to you please follow the application link below to complete the application. Once the application is completed, please respond to this email or text me at to confirm you have submitted the application. It usually takes 1-3 days for the application to get processed and get a response.
    Also attached is a copy of the pay schedule. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions.
    Completing The Application:

    • Plan to spend 10-20 minutes.
    • It will ask if you’ve spoken with a recruiter, please select the following: Tracy C.
    • Where it says “If Driver for a Fleet Owner,” please enter the Fleet Owner’s name, type: Prime Logistics.
    Finally, When you get to the signature page, you can “sign it” with your mouse. This may be done by holding the left mouse button down, moving the mouse while watching the cursor, and signing your name to complete the file.


    Thank you, Looking forward to working with you!



    EXHIBIT A DUTIES, TERM, AND COMPENSATION
    DUTIES:
    The Contractor will transport freight within the 48 states, as explained and
    delineated more fully in the attached work order(s).

    TERM:
    This engagement shall commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall
    continue until Contractor’s Duties, above, are fully completed or otherwise
    terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

    COMPENSATION:
    As full compensation for the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, the
    Company shall pay the Contractor:

    By Schedule (Team Status):

    22% loaded miles (Minus the Fuel Surcharge)

    22% layovers/stop off

    100% detentions (Split between two drivers)

    100% hand loads

    22% Canada border crossing

    70% bonuses (Split between two drivers)

    22% deadhead

    22% empty moves

    $100 bonus for every $1,000.00 beginning at $19,500.00
    revenue and above for an entire month 1st - end of the
    month. The bonus will be paid out on the first
    settlement of the month.

    $75 a day will be paid during trucks break downs. (Must be
    down for 24 hours).Repairs during home time do not
    count.

    $500 Sign-On Bonus: $250 to be paid after 90days, and
    the remaining $250 to be paid after 180days.

    $5000.00 Loyalty Bonus. $200 per month will be deposited into an
    Escrow account. The funds will be available for withdrawal
    After 25 months.















    Prime Logistics Inc.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 11, 2017
    Reason for edit: Removed phone number, application link
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  3. Justrucking2

    Justrucking2 Road Train Member

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    22% of what?

    I know a bit about Panther, I see their trucks for sale everywhere. Well, not their trucks, but the owners of them that were leased to them. My own personal experience, is that their rates are on the low side, I can't even remember the last time we even bailed out one of their loads, been a few years. They used to be big in the expedite world, not so much lately. But, that is just one man's opinion, and you know what they say about opinions. Personally, I would not touch them with a ten foot pole. ;-)
     
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  4. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    To me, this sort of trucking (expedited) is too hit/miss. Too much down time can be expected between movements. So I would not bother with it, no matter the potential pay at the end of the week, UNLESS I was married to my team partner. Then it might be a worthwhile long-term option.

    I can't imagine sitting 36-48+ hours in a truck with someone I could barely stand between loads. Would have to get a motel. And there may or may not be enough money in it to justify motel costs sometimes for many days every week/month.
     
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  5. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Soon as I seen its a 1099 job and you don't have any say on how the truck operates I quit reading.

    My suggestion is run away, do not take this guys offer
     
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  6. 313moneymike313

    313moneymike313 Bobtail Member

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    I truly thank everyone who voted and commented. I will not be taking the offer
     
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  7. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    And FWIW, you will see similar "job offers" from a lot of similar "truck owners" running their tax liability reduction "businesses". Not sure what your financial and life situation is, but these types of opportunities are generally best suited to those who have financial stability and income, and are just looking for something to do to kill time as they approach their senior years.
     
  8. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Sounds ok on the surface i'd still do some due diligence as to what there driver turn over rate is that is generally a good indicator of whether there a good company to work for. ultimately its your choice and decision to make so do so very cautiously.
     
  9. 313moneymike313

    313moneymike313 Bobtail Member

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    My current situation is cdl a license no otr experience had license for 6 years only been doing cdl b positions with automatic transmissions. Im trying to Find a job that pays me more than what I get now which is 18 an hour without physically tearing up my body. I currently deliver wine about 400-600 cases a day cant take a day off or ill be fired i literally and exhausted my dr. Told me to quit
     
  10. Pianoman

    Pianoman Light Load Member

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    Wow, glad you didn't take that. Lousy lousy pay plus it's a 1099 position.

    Where do you live?
     
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