Explain t-call please

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  1. May 23, 2026 at 6:14 AM #1
    navypoppop

    navypoppop Road Train Member

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    I know that this is not about any company but can someone explain t-call to me? I am an old dinosaur and when I drove you picked up a load and delivered it unless there were some unusual circumstances.

    How are you compensated? By the miles that you have driven? Sorry for any confusion but curious minds want know like me. Thanks.
     
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  3. May 23, 2026 at 7:54 AM #2
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  4. May 23, 2026 at 8:49 AM #3
    Long FLD

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    You get paid for the portion you do, the other driver gets paid for their part.
     
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  5. May 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM #4
    MACK E-6

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    I’ve never done this “t-call” thing but I’ll take a shot at it based on what I’ve read.

    “WTF?! This load goes to XXXX?? I’m offended. I shouldn’t have to go there because I’m too good for that!”

    Dispatcher: Ok driver. I’m familiar with XXXX and I know they suck, so drop that at YYYY and I’ll give that to somebody I like less than you.
     
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  7. May 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM #5
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    Sometimes that crap happens. Usually its because there is too much time on a load so it allows the driver to grab something else and keep moving. Or a driver picking it up and t calling to go home, etc. Basically a swap without meeting up with a driver.
     
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