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Why is it so hard to find good drivers?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by Ziggy319, Sep 5, 2013.

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  1. Dec 6, 2020 #111
    Ziggy319

    Ziggy319 Medium Load Member

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    I did ask this 5 years ago looking to see if there was something I could learn. I have had no issues since
     
    Ziggy319, Dec 6, 2020
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  3. Dec 26, 2020 #112
    TRNR&SNS

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    Good drivers are rare now. Some of the arguments I understand though. Be prepared to pay in the $80,000 a year range for a decent one. Also noone wants to run run long anymore. Home weekends is now a must
     
    TRNR&SNS, Dec 26, 2020
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  4. Dec 26, 2020 #113
    Ziggy319

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    This post is 7 years old now. I don’t have a stinger driver that’s paid that little. I renewed the fleet and now have 8 trucks that are less than 3 years old. We pay on W2 basis and have many perks and benefits. Most of my drivers live right in the zone and are home nightly. Now they want to take turns going OTR to stretch their legs. And your 80k is off by a bunch.
     
    Ziggy319, Dec 26, 2020
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  5. Dec 28, 2020 #114
    Tall Mike

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    Are you running longer stuff now, Ziggy ?
     
    Tall Mike, Dec 28, 2020
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  7. Dec 28, 2020 #115
    Ziggy319

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    Only when the guys want and our freight allows
     
    Ziggy319, Dec 28, 2020
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  8. Jan 20, 2021 #116
    Peter_Bilt

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    Because you can’t afford me lol

    all BS aside, I worked for a hauler and 1 driver out of every 5 would last 6 months, and 1 out of 20 would last over 3 years.
     
    Peter_Bilt, Jan 20, 2021
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  9. Jan 30, 2021 #117
    sventvkg

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    That’s me. Perfect record very experienced driver of 35 years in all sorts of terrain with most big commercial vehicles. Just new to tractor trailer.. Can’t find a job because I lack experience....Well I also don’t want more than 5 days OTR but still. I’m no kid. No one will take a chance...

    Good luck. Maybe you have to pay more $$ to attract the serious pros?
     
    sventvkg, Jan 30, 2021
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  10. Feb 2, 2021 #118
    Jojo2323

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    Hell yes I agree with this guy
     
    Jojo2323, Feb 2, 2021
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  11. Feb 2, 2021 #119
    Ziggy319

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    Most of my drivers are home nightly and stinger guys make $100,000.00 a year or better. Also the equipment is less than 4 years old. This post is several years old and now most of my guys are with us 3 years or more. Thanks for your advise.
     
    Ziggy319, Feb 2, 2021
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  12. Feb 2, 2021 #120
    sventvkg

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    Excellent!!
     
    sventvkg, Feb 2, 2021
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