Working for an O/O

Some drivers who work on percentage seem to expect the carrier to not be honest with them. That is easily remedied by showing the driver any rate information, such as the rate confirmation, or allowing the driver to have direct contact with the broker or shipper. It is a good idea to keep a record of all loads along with the revenue and compare those figures with your pay. A composition book works just fine. Mistakes can happen and it is a good idea to know where you stand on your pay. You could also buy some trucking software and keep things up to date. Trucknpro makes a good, inexpensive software package for drivers and owner operators. I think that Truckers Helper also still makes software for drivers. You could also use a good spreadsheet. Communication is key in this type of situation. Both parties need to be open and communicate any concerns to the other party. I have always paid drivers percentage. Before the driver accepts a load he knows exactly what it pays and his share of that revenue. Even so, some drivers are not comfortable working on percentage. There are those who prefer being compensated on mileage. When you work on percentage you are not usually paid for deadhead miles. I see some drivers who feel cheated because they are not paid for deadhead miles, even though their income is higher on percentage than it would be should they work on mileage. When you work on percentage you should be making more than if you work strictly on mileage. However, you will not be paid for any deadhead miles and should understand that from the beginning. Working on percentage means that you are paid on whatever revenue is generated by the truck. It is more like a partnership than an employee/employer relationship since both share the revenue. It is still a good idea to have a contract between the driver and carrier or owner operator with everything outlined in black and white. Your compensation and responsibilities should be clearly defined in the agreement. If an owner operator or carrier is unwilling to put everything in an agreement you may want to look elsewhere for employment.

 

I have a girlfriend who I loving call my pit-bull when it comes to keeping a spread sheet. She can tell you how much I spend on pie. If the setlement comes and it ain't right. I get the first call and the company gets the second.

The underlying statements in all these posts is record keeping. Mileage, percentage, big or small you as the driver need to keep track of what you and the truck are doing.

As some of the O/O's have said. They are running a business. A good one will see your efforts to help him succeed and will treat you well.

 

Demo is correct on all parts of his post, I seriously doubt that you would make as much but who knows what your pat may be. Being that you will be pulling a reefer your pay should be somewhat decent and not in the hole like most megga carrier drivers.

I never talk about my pay but will tell you this, I work and roll as needed but still run legal,keep the door closed and my hours vary but still that is trucking. Do your best and over time it will work it's way out for both of you.

One bit of advice, if you both put forth effort you will do good.