Childcare benefits - worth it for small fleets?

Well, talk to your accountant. I think there is a 10% write off on Child Care benefits for you, but it depends on your structure and the benefit.

 

How does childcare benefits solve any of these problems…. "Kids sick""daycare closed""babysitter cancelled"

 

When do you stop? It’s this, then that, then something else, and on and on. It’ll never stop. What’s worse is you’ll continue accommodating and drivers will keep on leaving, regardless of your efforts. Don’t guilt yourself into doing everything possible to accommodate people who got into this industry, knowing they have other obligations more important to them than the truck. They got into the wrong business. I know that sounds harsh, but, this industry was here long before those who demand coddling and accommodation. Those types have no loyalty, anyway. Keep your nose to the stone, while keeping your eye on YOUR end goals. Employees can choose to follow you or not.

 

It’s a real problem. I know a guy that quit driving and took a good pay drop to take care of his kids more. I’ve been married 11 years and my wife takes care of the kids but nobody wants to do that anymore.

 

I could give two ####s about any truck. Kids always come first.

 

I know why worry about providing there livelyhood the government will do that for you.By the way GOD comes first

 

No, I asked the drivers about it a few years back, and it was rejected. I have a few who are single parents, and because the system is set up to allow them a lot of flexibility, and we have others who can cover loads, it wasn't needed.

10% is the number my accountant said it would be, not 50%, but then that was before the last changes. I would recommend you talk to your accountant and lawyer about the liabilities involved, but also come up with a driver retention program to keep people in the truck.