Sneaky Company!!!

I don't really think it's that big a deal. With prices as they are, I don't blame the companies for doing whatever they can to make every gallon of fuel go further.

Almost all trucks around here are governed - at 105 km/hr. The speed limit is usually 110 km/hr so they're set UNDER the speed limit. Oh, well. Such is life. Not worth quitting over IMHO.

I often drive 105 just because it's easier and you often get the road to yourself

 

HEY! When they governed our trucks, they did not tell us either.

They just set them.

65 for us.

 

Well... I ran 65 most of the day. 70 some. I'm not telling what I ran for about 45 minutes or so swapping front door & back door with a few O/O's. Lets just say it should have been midnight with a load of chickens on going across the mojave.

 

You would think that they would have to tell you that they are lowering the amount of wage you can earn per hour.

 

I have to agree with you. I know that fuel is at an all time high. I own a 2004 Ford F-350 4X4 that runs on diesel. To me, it is a matter of respect that needs to be communicated with the drivers as to why the speed change. Common courtesy.

You are exactly right in that you, as a driver, do not matter. These big compaies are afraid if they tell the truth, drivers will leave in droves. They are probably correct. When a driver has to slow down per the company policy, their take home pay will suffer. While I do not condone speeding or reckless driving, slowing a truck on main U.S. highways pose another problem unto itself. Do I need to explain that one?

Welcome to being a "right to work" employee. These companies will do as they wish with no regard to drivers. The reason is, they are not forced to by some type of contract. Because I am represented and paid by the hour, I don't care how low they turn our trucks down. I do however find it amazing that these companies bid so low for a freight account, they feel the driver has to suffer for their mistakes.

The majority of drivers are paid by the mile. If thier mileage drops, so does their income. How are they supposed to pay for benefits? We all know that they are required to help pay for retirement and healthcare. What about eating, showers and toiletries? They add up on the road. If they can't make ends meet now, how can they save for their future?

In my opinion, nothing is going to change. Why should it? These big companies continually put new drivers thru the paces and make good money off of them.

They say slow down and we will make money together. I say B.S. Pay your drivers for the work they do and be upfront and honest. If the company, for whatever reason, cannot do that, you are at the wrong company.