Riddle me this...

I don't think you understand the difference between "hot load" and JIT.

JIT loads used to be expedite loads but they changed the name to reduce the rate. They are also very specific loads run on a strict schedule.

Hot loads are usually last minute loads that have to be moved and somebody forgot about. You can get big money on these loads!

 

Its not the load, its the terminology and mentality it puts the people in who use the term "hot" that I don't care for. And as a company driver my pay doesn't change at all for a "hot" load either.

 

Ok I get what your saying now... and I agree.

Hot loads pay big bucks or it gets cold real fast on my wagon!

 

I don't understand this "turning down loads" deal. We have a job to do. If (1) we have the time available to complete the job and if (2) we don't have a request in for hometime that conflicts with the assignment, then we go get the load and take it where it's supposed to go. That's kinda simple minded, but, that's what I've found to be the most effective way for me to approach this job.

I also don't understand why a driver would be sent a preplan for a load they don't have the hoiurs to complete. If a driver is sending in an accurate Mac 10 at least once a day, don't the planners have a running account of a driver's available time?

Could you enlighten me on the job descriptions for 1) DMs, 2) planners, and 3) CSRs?

 

I don't know but they always told me if the wheels ain't turning you ain't makin money. A 400 mile run is better than 0 mile run. In most cases--if your not moving -- you are still spending money. So, instead of making it--your losing it. Just my thoughts...

 

Well that is an interesting riddle indeed. I thought perhaps the driver was ill as Palazon suggested earlier, and this very thing happened to me once. I had a home time request in, planners offered a juicy load going that way but I had to turn it down because I was so ill.

Now I'm speculating this guy is angry about something and figures on hurting Swift by not producing with the company asset (the truck). He's really only hurting himself though. Anger and crime do not pay! I wonder if it would be worthwhile for Swift to send a truck and 2 drivers out to this guy's truck along with the local sheriff to kick him and his stuff off, and put the 2nd driver in the truck to recover it.

 

I really don't see the point to this thread. You have an employee who is refusing to work. Fire is arse and put a productive driver into the truck.

What could be more simple?