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Combat pay.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by blairandgretchen, Mar 15, 2020.

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  1. Mar 15, 2020 #1
    blairandgretchen

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    Just had a friend tell (brag) that he garnered $5/mile on a van load for 600 miles. That’s fine, I’m happy for him.

    What got me was when he demands ‘combat pay’ from the broker (who probably laughs on mute) and gives him another $500.

    Combat pay. I’ve no idea where he got the term. Hazard pay is the term I think he was looking for.

    Made the mistake of actually speaking my mind on FB (rare).

    Not a veteran. Never been in battle. Would never confuse the term ‘combat’ with ‘delivering a load’

    Now fully disgusted with friend. Well - friends wife. Ugh.
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  3. Mar 15, 2020 #2
    blairandgretchen

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    The next reply tells me I should ‘respect my new citizenship’.

    About done with people at this stage.
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2020 #3
    D.Tibbitt

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    Well hell i think i have PTSD from hearing the rates some of these brokers give u, when u call on a load .
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2020 #4
    Cat sdp

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    How about aggravation pay........ we all know anything going to a food dc will suck...
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2020 #5
    dibstr

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    Officially “Combat Pay” came in and went away after the Korean conflict. When it reappeared it came back in time for Vietnam Nam as “Hostile Fire Pay” or “Imminent Danger Pay”. We all just called it Combat Pay though. No one I know cares if a driver uses the term(s).
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2020 #6
    Dave1837

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    I'm confused. Your friend is asking for more money due to the fact that he was in the military and has served overseas?
     
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  9. Mar 16, 2020 #7
    rbrtwbstr

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    I've done that a time or two. And upset many 'friends'.

    I've deleted FB and Twitter, and I've learned life will go on without it. ( I was always on FB)
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2020 #8
    haycarter

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    I wouldn't lose Too much Sleep over It @blairandgretchen If He's a real mate He'll get over It..
    My Signature Is the best advice i can Give you.. (Not that you asked for It)..
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2020 #9
    blairandgretchen

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    No - he’s not in the military. Dealing with a broker on a load - and came up with this ‘combat pay’ garbage , because of the corona panic.
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2020 #10
    blairandgretchen

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    I guess I have a bit too much respect for our military.

    In that case - You may all address me as Sergeant Blair from now on - and thank me for my service.

    :)
     
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