Maverick Transportation

Happy New Year to everyone!

 

Same to you JTH. Stay safe.

 

Are we talking e-logs or data recorders?

I'm surprised with Steve being a part of this. I'm not sure why, as this'll reduce the amount of miles one will be able to run. Most companies are only paying a few cents more than they were 15yrs ago. Maverick used to allow one to "legally" run as much as one wanted. Yet, this seems to be opposite. Maverick drivers have always been among the highest earning drivers out there. Unless all data recorder companies seriously up their payscale, that will no longer be the case.

 

I was referring to the electronic HOS programs that some companies are already using.

 

Maverick right now tracks everything by the qualcom. The black hats and some trainers are using the new electronic logs with the newest qualcom's.
Sewerman is using them. He would be a good person to comment on if he thinks it will cause us to get less hours.

 

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If you look at it from a competition standpoint. If it becomes law, it will force the smaller carriers to spend the money to install all of the equipment.
It may also level the playing field to force everyone to abide by the same rules...at least put them in a position to where they can be checked easier to see if they are cheating or not. Just what came to my mind when I saw it.

 

All good things must end...sad, but true.

Steve probably isn't really fond of the idea (none of this new electronic stuff, his drivers making less money, etc.)...but he's smart enough to know the old saying is true (If you can't beat them, join them...)

Maverick will make less money (but still be profitable), drivers will make less money (Maverick has upped pay to try to offset the impact)...in a nutshell, we are getting paid more for less work...BUT...its not as glorious as it sounds for the drivers.

The mileage pay would need to be around 55 cents per mile to get me comfy again ($1200 a week gross pay...on a bad week with 2,200 miles)

Myself...I'm here and I'm not going anywhere unless it gets to the point that I have no choice, but I do sincerely hope Maverick does EVERYTHING it can to ensure the drivers are able to maintain a respectable standard of living.

Its not that I can't get a job anywhere else...Any company that needs a driver will hire me, I have no doubts about that...but I am tired of changing jobs, losing vacation, starting over...I just want to do my job and live my life.

If that sounds like a driver that has reached that point in life where he realizes that he is gonna be driving somewhere (be it good or bad)...well, its because I have realized that.

Maverick is pretty good...not as good as it once was but still pretty good (the same can be said of Schneider)

Maverick is aligning itself with the major carriers (Schneider, JB, etc.) because Maverick is teetering on the edge of becoming a one of those major carriers...hence, if ya can't beat em, join em.

If I ever do leave Maverick of my own choosing....it will not be a lateral move, of that you can be certain.

 

I have a few questions on your training with Maverick if you don't mind.
When you go out with your trainer I'm sure you did most of the driving but when you were out of hours each day did the trainer drive or did you both find a rest area and stop for the day? Also, what were the necessary items you took on your training? When you were finished training did you have to wait long on your own truck? What were your greatest issues you faced while training? Thanks in advance for all your advice.

 

Maverick requires their trainers to be in the jump seat while the trainee is driving like wise if the trainer is driving the trainee is required to be in the jump seat,which means you will take your breaks together. Most have a short wait to get their own truck after training is complete, however this is trucking and there is an exception to every rule. Depending on your personality and that of your trainer I feel the greatest issue involved in training is becoming accustomed to living with someone in such a small place. In regards to your question concerning items to bring with you there is an excellent thread on the forum (Packing list for Rookies).

 

I doubt it.

He "only" had like 800 trucks, when I was there. He was always around one of the terminals; always approachable and honest. He travelled via a black suburban, back then. The trucks were set at 73mph. I left USX-Gary and was hauling west across 80/94, obviously speeding. I came up on him, in the lane to his left. As I passed, I waved. He smiled big and waved back. He once told me "If you're making money, I'm making money. And, that's what matters". I really enjoyed my time there. Definitely the best company I've worked for (the way it was). I was never fond of the driver "click", though. I was there to make money, not friends.