Chralb--you are on the right track. In your scenarios, it seems the choice is haul some short loads or wait for something better to come along. As a COMPANY driver you will almost always be better off to take work over sitting. If you have a driver manager that is worth his salt, this will work in your benefit. That being said, don't be a doormat. Most dispatchers are not that good and will take the easy way out. If you are the guy that always takes the garbage loads without complaining, you will continue to see those garbage loads. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with making your dispatcher aware that the 3 50 mile runs just ate your entire driving shift; you took one for the company now it is time for reciprocation. If you get stiffed, remember it.
You bring up a good point about realizing the stress the dispatchers are under. In 2009, when there was no decent freight anywhere, my drivers were awesome. When they were sitting they didn't make it too tough on me. They knew I was doing everything I could to come up with work. On the other hand, if your dispatcher is doing a poor job of planning your runs there is nothing wrong with bringing this up. Just do it in a constructive, fact based way. Don't get all hot and bothered and cussing. That doesn't do anyone any good.
When I am asking my drivers to do something...I usually just put it out there. For example, take a load to Chicago on Friday (short load, Chicago traffic, usually already have 2200 miles in). They will usually tell me they don't want to do it. To which I will counter "will you do it if I need it done." They always tell me they will. Then I keep looking to find that driver that can use the extra miles. Nothing goes further than telling a driver, thanks for being willing to help, but you have tomorrow off.
PS...you need to find a good small firm ASAP or these large companies will crush your great spirit.
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Yeah I'm looking for something regional in Florida if possible. No 65mph trucks either ..I have a clean class A (SafeDriver) no accidents ever.. I'd be a great driver to have on your team.
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