Do drivers get paid extra to tarp loads?

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  1. Oct 2, 2014 #1
    S&l

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    Or is that just part of the job ? If so how much generally? Flatbed loads , mostly coils and lumber.
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2014 #2
    Balakov100

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    Normally yes. But depends on company.
     
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  4. Oct 2, 2014 #3
    S&l

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    Any idea bout how much?
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2014 #4
    Skate-Board

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    $50 to $100
     
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    Allow Me.

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    More like $15-$20 for a company driver.
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2014 #6
    chris886

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    I'm not in flatbed, but that seems really high
     
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    Skate-Board

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    Lol....Tarp a load of lumber in freezing rain and you'll think different.
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2014 #8
    chris886

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    I will admit, I have no idea, how long does it take to tarp a load? It seems like a lot of money for the time spent. I do lift gate service, so I spend plenty of time out in bad weather
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2014 #9
    Truckermania

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    I get paid $25 per tarp. I wish it was $50- $100. I'm a new driver so it takes longer for me but I'm getting better at it. For me it takes about an hour average per tarp. Probably will get down to 30 minutes after I get quicker at it.
     
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  12. Oct 2, 2014 #10
    chris886

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    So that's really not bad, $25 an hr is pretty good
     
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