Finally at melton

Discussion in 'Melton' started by James j, Aug 20, 2025.

  1. James j

    James j Light Load Member

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    Well Fridays check was a whopping 280.i had a 2800 mile trip that didn't deliver till after payroll cut off.then home Depot changed my delivery time to after payroll cutoff for current load.oh well I just have to remember that it's not weekly pay that's important but ytd.just gotta make wife understand how it works and convince her I am not cash advancing for stripper money
     
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  3. Ddh77777

    Ddh77777 Light Load Member

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    It goes both ways. You'll have weeks sometimes where two 2000+ mile loads will hit the same pay period
     
  4. keebler13579

    keebler13579 Heavy Load Member

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    You might ask payroll of they can split a load in that situation. Dont n know about your company but at mine if I jeeded the miles they can pay you for what you ran that pay period and the rest on the next pay period
     
  5. navypoppop

    navypoppop Road Train Member

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    Wouldn't it make more sense to be paid for the miles run in a week rather than the load? If you got paid for 2 2000 mile trips in one week wouldn't the tax be higher? I am just curious drivers because the Feds don't split my SS payments.
     
  6. James j

    James j Light Load Member

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    Yes I think we can do that also.i didn't try because I figure I still get the money whether it's now or next week.to me it's the ytd pay that's important not weekly.but to be honest it is kind demoralizing to see that for a paycheck,even though I know it's not accurate
     
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  7. James j

    James j Light Load Member

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    That's a really good question on the tax implications.i never thought of that before.I will guess that since we are paid cpm that it doesn't affect us in that way I have never read anyone complain about it from tax standpoint before.and some drivers always complain about how their company is screwing them
     
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  8. navypoppop

    navypoppop Road Train Member

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    James J,
    The reason I stated is for example is if you only got paid for 1 2000 mile trip times your mileage rate your taxable amount would be less than if you were paid for 2 2000 mile trips. At least if you were paid for your miles driven in a week it would probably be in your favor.
     
  9. keebler13579

    keebler13579 Heavy Load Member

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    YTD is important but I do jave some.of. my loads held and/or split so I can keep a fairly consistent check every week.
     
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  10. James j

    James j Light Load Member

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    Well this weeks net was 2950.last weeks load paid on this check .I think I need to put truck in shop.been trying to ignore it till I go home but am afraid it might leave me stranded .when I turn key to start,nothing happens.have to cycle key several times for it to start .don't think it's starter cause when it kicks over it sound strong.checked all cables already.guessing it's a electronic component issue .that's the beauty of being co driver ,I don't have to fix.only been putting it off as I don't want to have couple days down while it in shop
     
  11. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Congratulations...on Melton!

    Great starting gig.

    -- L
     
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