Central Refrigerated Truck Stop II

If CRS were to experience an over all average increase in cost of accidents, their premium would rise, true. But, that's not what they're talking about and the cost of an accident still would only be tbe deductable. The $35 figure should already include the premium since it is a normal cost of doing buisness.

 

But, only if $30 is the true net so that it includes "million dollar" accidents. To be frank, if their business model actually worked as they imply I'd worry about working for them. It's not good business.

 

But when you're talking about a policy for a large carrier the deductible isn't your average $500-1000. Most small incidents (<$10000) aren't going to hit the deductible. Those are the kinds of incidents that happen many times a day here at central. With a l/o the don't pay the deductible, nor do they have to pay for the more minor incidents that plague a fleet of new drivers.

 

Most large companies have "loss leader" divisions. You can't have a large fleet of newbie l/o's unless you hire them as company drivers. I've obviously never seen central's books, so I can't comment on whether or not they turn a profit on company drivers, but consider British Airways operated the Concorde as a loss leader, at $5000 a seat. Loss leaders aren't bad business as long as they are kept in check.

 

ok guys. so no more tch dec 15,2013. ok so can we slide our comdata card like usual in the credit card slot outside? or do we have to go in now? cuz i only use tch. nd what about scales and additives?

 

Say or think what you will, this does not change the fact that the profit margins at today's rates and business cost are minimal at best. The point I'm trying to make is the oo WILL profit the company more money than the average company driver therefore being a vital part of the bottom line. As a lease op you do have the clout and pull to throw your weight around a little especially if you're an asset and not a liability. Central wants all the drivers to succeed so they don't want to lose any but I know first hand that they will bend over backwards for the oo before losing one.

 

yes all all is the same except you'll have to enter your dl number and state and there's no control number.

 

oh ya i know l/o is def profitable more than company. hands down. people who pay their own fuel and payment is always better. just made me wonder cuz i thought company was a little below l/o but it makes sense. i wanted to do o/o so bad but not as a lease. but im in like a confused state now. cuz if i can find a local tanker that pays like 1k-1500 a week after taxes im good. but i dont think its possible

 

This is an interesting post to me. Why do people get so very worried about things they can't control or that don't directly affect them. If you're only here for a year, I think it's safe to say "we'll still be here." I don't mean to sound smug, I just wonder why people get so worried about things you can't really control or change. If you are employed, making money, and have opportunities to better yourself... Be happy! Just my $.02. I think if everyone knew everything about how things ran behind the scenes we'd be even crazier than we already are!

 

You worry because you get comfortable at your job. Then bam. Something crazy happens like swift buys us. Lol. I mean. The way I'm trying to look at it is. I have a cdl. And trucking jobs are
easy to find. But I'm gonna do what I can to keep my current job of course. But centrals been here awhile. And now with swift behind us. We should be ok.