whats good pay for owner to give driver. percentage vs per mile

I have something in the works to go work for a guy who's looking to add a second truck. We haven't finalized the details but we're looking at a base salary with a target of 4k gross to the truck and then a percentage of everything beyond that. He's also going to pay for my access to the load board and let me set up my own loads after he helps me learn the system.

 

I'm also curious to see what suggestions come in to see how they compare to what I'm being offered. As the guy who would be driving the second truck, I told him that it has to be at least a lateral move from where I'm at, so he's trying to come up with a system that makes 70k achievable for me without resulting in a loss for him. He's determined that I'll be happier if I break out of my big company comfort zone. We're trying to come up with a system where he gives me the tools and teaches me how to figure out which lanes work best for me and then making my financial goal is largely up to me. As the driver, I find the idea very appealing. Maybe a similar set up may work for you?

 

I thought he gave a great answer. A base guarantee with an incentive to make much more if the truck makes more. Probably attract a few go getters.

 

Ditto - because you need a go getter.

 

Percentage is the easiest to keep track of, never mind all that other crap just a straight % personally I never have, nor will I ever work by the mile and if I decide to add a second truck I would never expect someone else to do it.

If it was day cab work it would be hourly.