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HauntedSchizo19 · Jan 3, 2014

rubberducky68 said: ↑

I can answer about Superior:
.47 cpm loaded
.40 cpm empty
$10 per night for sleeping in the truck
$20 load pay for first 2 hours then $15 per hour after that
$20 unload pay for first 2 hours then $15 per hour after that
Layover pay off 14 then paid 10 hours at $15 per hour (basically $150 per day)
Break down pay- starts immediately upon breakdown $15 per hour
Two weeks vacation after 1 year, paid 48 hours per week
All major holidays paid, I think like 7 total
Bereavement pay
401k with profit sharing

Home time is pretty much whenever you want it. Typically out 7-10 days then home. Some guys like to stay out longer if they can. If you go home every week you probably won't make much money. When I ask to be home on a certain day they always have me home a day earlier than asked for. So no issues on getting home.

If I missed anything, Wysrob can add to it
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Hey, rubberducky68...

Are you with Superior Carriers? If so, I was wondering if they hire someone who is a newbie who is fresh out of trucking school (obviously with their CDL Class-A, hazmat, and tanker endorsements), and is 21 years of age? Thanks! I am interested in working for them!

geargrinder · Jan 4, 2014

rubberducky68 said: ↑

I am not a recruiter for Superior but they do have a really good pay package for a company driver. I forgot about this but they do offer tuition reimbursement after you complete 2 years with them. Their 401k is matched up to 6% I believe. We get raises based on how well the company is doing. Unfortunately they do not really acknowledge driver performance with any kind of reward which is a shame in my opinion. You might get a watch or something after 5 years of safe driving but you won't get a $10,000 bonus. But I can say I have been treated very well and not like a dog like some of these other companies do their drivers.

As far as base pay, we all start the same whether your a new driver or veteran. That may not set well with older drivers but it is what it is. And after doing this only a short time and getting a taste of trucking, there is no way I would start out driving at .32cpm. There is more to this job than holding a wheel and it is a shame some of these companies pay what they pay.
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Does Superior still pay .25-hour for fueling and .25 for pre and post trips everytime you hook a trailer?

wsyrob · Jan 5, 2014

geargrinder said: ↑

Does Superior still pay .25-hour for fueling and .25 for pre and post trips everytime you hook a trailer?
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I have never gotten paid that but I haven't asked for it either. They have always paid me for whatever I put down on my time sheet no questions asked though. I have been paid for traffic back ups, waiting until day break in the snow or fog to leave over 10 hours, stopping to check in-transit heat temps and any maintenance I perform on the truck. Early on I demonstrated to my TM that I am honest. I was reimbursed on my check for a company hotel bill I turned in. I immediately took it to my TM and showed him where he paid me $200 that I wasn't entitled to. Never been questioned about anything since. I am honest about it though and don't abuse the hourly pay. I did start turning in more hours that I previously let slide when insurance went up $15 per week though.

Oi! · Jan 5, 2014

rubberducky68 said: ↑

I can answer about Superior:
.47 cpm loaded
.40 cpm empty
$10 per night for sleeping in the truck
$20 load pay for first 2 hours then $15 per hour after that
$20 unload pay for first 2 hours then $15 per hour after that
Layover pay off 14 then paid 10 hours at $15 per hour (basically $150 per day)
Break down pay- starts immediately upon breakdown $15 per hour
Two weeks vacation after 1 year, paid 48 hours per week
All major holidays paid, I think like 7 total
Bereavement pay
401k with profit sharing

Home time is pretty much whenever you want it. Typically out 7-10 days then home. Some guys like to stay out longer if they can. If you go home every week you probably won't make much money. When I ask to be home on a certain day they always have me home a day earlier than asked for. So no issues on getting home.

If I missed anything, Wysrob can add to it
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And THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is how OVER THE ROAD should be compensated. Down time? No problem! You are paid.

If OTR companies paid me for every hour I'm away from my bed I would still be out there.

dennisroc · Jan 6, 2014

Does Superior Carriers have anything around Indianapolis area ?

Do they let you take the truck home ?

What type of trucks ?

And do they allow riders ?

wsyrob · Jan 6, 2014

dennisroc said: ↑

Does Superior Carriers have anything around Indianapolis area ?
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The food grade side has terminals in Lafayette and Dayton. Pay package is not as good though

Do they let you take the truck home ?
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No

What type of trucks ?
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Right now short sleeper Pro Stars. They are testing some Kenworths on the Carry side and Macks on the SPCR side. The Macks look to have larger sleepers from the outside. I haven't looked inside one yet though.

And do they allow riders ?
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no

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