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noob question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by cjansen37, Dec 7, 2010.

  1. Dec 7, 2010 #1
    cjansen37

    cjansen37 Bobtail Member

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    I havent started school yet, am gathering information here so wont sound stupid when I start school.

    Driver pay is based on mileage and of course exp. So when team driving i see in some cases pay is split?

    To a lot of you this is silly quest. but hey Im a NOOB:biggrin_1square2:

    CJ
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2010 #2
    Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    Yup, not usually 50/50 either. Hubby/wife teams work best so all pay goes to one place.
     
    Kittyfoot, Dec 7, 2010
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    cjansen37 Thanks this.
  4. Dec 7, 2010 #3
    trukngrl

    trukngrl Lollipop, lollipop...

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    Yep what Kitty said. Some places will split it down the middle while others will pay each driver based on experience. It depends on the company
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2010 #4
    Rerun8963

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    and the sad fact is, IF they split it 50/50 and you drive MORE than your co-driver, he earns More money for the LITTLE bit of work he does.....:biggrin_25516:

    pay per driver is best. that way, your lazy @zzed co-driver WILL HAVE TO pull his share....
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2010 #5
    cjansen37

    cjansen37 Bobtail Member

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    Can see where if you owned truck would be good keep it rolling, but if company driver I can see the pitfalls. Thats why Im here, to figure some of this ####e out before making mistakes!!

    Thankyou!
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2010 #6
    chompi

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    I think you have it backwards. More pitfalls if you own the truck! If you are a company driver there is not much to worry about. There's lesson one for you. Don't buy a truck!
     
    chompi, Dec 7, 2010
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  9. Dec 8, 2010 #7
    cjansen37

    cjansen37 Bobtail Member

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    Well thank you for that lesson:biggrin_25515:. I am still working on gettin into school, so buying a truck is at the least 2-3 yrs down the road. Thats only IF the economy picks up, and more freight starts moving.
    CJ
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2010 #8
    Prairie Boy

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    With all due respect, I would suggest that you get into a school that can teach you anything but truck driving.
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2010 #9
    Palazon

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    I can appreciate what you're saying, but sometimes it gets in the blood. I landed an uber-job a year ago makeing much more cash and home nightly. I still stare at the rigs wistfully when they come in... Even though I worked for a bottom feeder company, I miss the road. The challenge of climbing a hill while heavy; bumping a tough dock; the rumble of the engine starting to maintain temp in the sleeper.

    I NEED MEDICATION!!:biggrin_2556::biggrin_2556:
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2010 #10
    cjansen37

    cjansen37 Bobtail Member

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    With all due respect, appreciate your opinion however .....
    been looking forward to doing this for last 2-3 yrs, Moving business has gone to ####e! Not a lot of other flippin jobs out there right now ANYWHERE!

    I Drive, love every minute of it, been driving box truck for 5 1/2 yrs(realize not the same) Enjoy the road, and the bronco in the mud!

    I know its tough gettin going, I know theres a lot of f*#^ked and dishonest employers out there. I realize aint gonna get rich anytime soon.

    I also realize you know nothing about me, and while your advice and wisdom is appreciated on this issue I am too determined to let your opinion sway me!:biggrin_25522:

    CJ
     
    cjansen37, Dec 8, 2010
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