What makes a company great?

Should I even bother to point out WHAT your question was? Or should I just kick myself in the #### for even trying to bother????

Obviously...from my original post...I work for, or have worked for someone like you. And I hated it.

Attention to detail Mr. Spock...attention to detail.

 

OK, what I am getting here, is that your daddy owns a trucking company, and you are coming on board with the idea of running it. From you posts, and your profile, that is the only thing that makes sense.

If that is not the case, then you are just plain full of c r a p.

Now that being said, you want to know what drivers want? A little respect is a #### good start.

When you are a snot nosed 21 year old kid, wet behind the ears, obviously not even with a meaningful college degree at 21, and certainly no life experience, to have you talk down to folks who have been in this business longer than you have been on earth, just shows what you are made of.

You asked a question, and when it wasn't answered quickly enough to suit you, you start in bashing---

Nah, your not worth my time.

No, perhaps if you wish to change your attitude, and try again, somebody might be interested in helping you out.

 

My "hometime" is weekends, like clockwork. Home on Friday, even Thursdays on some occasions. I have occasionally dragged in on a Saturday...Sorry I was sleepy and stopped short.

I give the man his team effort 5 days a week. That was the job I applied for, and accepted. If I need additional time, it's as simple as telling dispatch I need it.

Lack of "real" respect, will quickly get you hung out to dry in the most serious of fashions. And you'll never see it coming, until it smacks you in the ###.

A company "shows" respect, by keeping their word/promises, even in difficult times.

 

You're asking a valid, and good question.

But you're going to have to realize, the question you are asking is going to be answered by no less than 4 generations of drivers. By that I am applying 10 years to each generation...not the A typical 25.

The young guys have different expectations and needs than us older guys. And then there's the middle groups, who fall somewhere in between the 2 extremes.

You're going to have to separate your responses by defining the driver. Hard core or not. There is a distinct difference.

 

Why not tailor it to your current drivers, then make adjustments as they are replaced? They can answer your questions better than any of us can.

I realize this isn't what you're looking for. But it is the most practical.

If you have 22 completely satisfied drivers. You also have 22 fully vested recruiters, for future openings.

You speak of making large financial moves based on input from drivers who have nothing invested in your company. When your needs would be better served from within.

You know what is fluff, and what is necessary. A day cab will pull a load as good as a stretched Pete.

Make the driver as comfortable as can be afforded within budget. Ask for some input, then work it within that budget as best you can. Then center on the "personal" needs of the driver. More miles ? More time off ? Scheduling ?? Banking days ??? Maybe the driver just likes having someone to ##### at 3 times a week. You must know your drivers, if you want to keep them happy. What do they need.

Believe it or not, banking days kept me with CFI for almost 3 years...it #### sure wasn't the way they treated their drivers.

 

DonG313 ask your drivers to make a list of things they would like to have. Use or do the most common things and explain why you couldn't use or do the other things. Also if they ask you why you are doing something that doesn't appear to make sense tell them why. Here's example. You give them 2 or 3 short trips in a row. If its to set them up for a long trip tell them that. You don't have go into detail, but give them a general idea on what's going on.

 

I go to the house when I want to and how long I want to.The only thing I expect a trucking company to do is find me the next load. I do everything else. Respect? Pay me. I dont do promises. Pay me what was agreed on for me to pull the load.

Im not here for fashion statements, public opinion, popularity contests, to be a good citizen, trying to win safety awards, or to earn brownie points with some government entity. Pay me.


What makes a company great? Good freight with good rates and great drivers.