Is Driving Better Equipment Worth a Slightly Lower Pay?

Thanks for that clarification! Now I can make a legitimate post here.

I never had to have the latest or greatest. I didn't care if I drove a long nose or a snub nose. As long as it was in good condition and properly maintained. THAT is what I cared about. Other than that, give me the money.

 

I would say no but depends on what your running. Running local no it's not as important running long haul it can be. But I started with a company that had purty shiny pete's that were breaking all the time and now I drive a 07 columbia at a different company, make more per mile and it runs great but not as pretty.

 

Now if we were to start talking a difference in say creature comforts (apus, inverters, space) I will sacrifice a little pay for my comforts. It may not sound like much, but even a company including something as minor as satellite radio in their trucks is a nice little addition.

I love the looks of a w900 or or 379, even a square nose Freightliner over the short sloped noses. However, those things don't pay the bills, and the longer wheel bases can make some places a real PITA.

 

As long as the vehicle is properly maintained, I don't care if it's old or new.

 

Who?

I can't think of any company that's all Peterbilt in EPT except AN Webber.

 

I can't pay my bills with a "sweet" looking ride the bank only accepts money

So yes I will take money over a sweet ride... Now if the amount isn't a huge signification amount then sure I will take a little cut in pay to drive a nice ride..

Now this is assuming were just talking about a looks aspect... If we are talking comfort as well then I would take a cut in pay to have comfort.. Like 2 companies 1 pays more but has no a/c, heat for cab etc... and other one pays a little less but has all that then I will do with the lower paying company..

 

Any company that docks your pay to drive a newer truck is a company not worth driving for, in my opinion.

As much as you guys rag on bottom feeders, I just transferred trucks. Now I'm driving a 2012 crapcadia which had a grand total of 16 miles on the odometer when I got in it. My pay didn't get docked.

 

NSteinbecker, Let me tell you this my friend, Does not matter what you drive. Selling yourself to a company, will require as many years of service, NO Accidents, NO tickets, ECT, Will get you TOP PAY. Insurance companies hire drivers, not the company. The company will not want a High Premium on the insurance bill, They want to pay the least amount.