how do drivers get paid

I get paid in quarters, dimes and nickels. Lots of them. So, by the time I'm done counting, my boss is in his car and down the road. He got me this time, but next time I won't fall for it.

 

They must have upped the starting rate again, last I heard it was .435cpm lightweight solo OTR.

.05cpm additional pay for north east regional board.

Stop pay is $20 for every PU/SO other than the first & last.

Team bonus is .10cpm split on miles above 3500.

Hazmat pay is $50 per load if you run the whole thing. If swapping with another driver for whatever reason, each driver will get a percentage of the miles of total trip ran of $50.

Shuttling trailers is usually $50 per trailer on short runs.

Detention varies based on customer/account.

Fuel bonus is from 1/4cpm to .06cpm in 1/4 cent increments starting at 8mpg topping at 9.2mpg I believe.

Breakdown/layover is $70 per day + lodging covered on breakdown/truck in shop.

Various bonuses as your FM sees fit.

No reason you should be grossing less than $1300 a week unless you are lazy, unreliable, or have an attitude.

 

They just changed the fuel bonus.

 

Direct deposit

 

Correct, & it is now based on the fluxuating weekly fuel cost instead of the fixed $3.50 or so they used to base it on.

Their explanation was that they have been paying fuel bonus based on that fixed cost even though fuel prices have been much lower, therefore having to pay out over 100% of those savings.

Makes sense; but of course, when fuel prices are low, your fuel bonus will be near worthless by comparison.
First week they changed it, truck averaged 8.8something mpg & fuel bonus was barely over 2cpm I believe.

Think most company drivers will say screw it & just go 62; which would be better for everyone on the road anyways...


On the flip side, heard that soon there will be automatic $25 per week for no critical events (following distance, hard break, rollover) & another $25 for weekly on time pickups/deliveries.

Positive from my perspective since the winter won't affect my paycheck like trying for the fuel bonus with winterized junk fuel...

Now if only I can find a way to get those bonuses applied retroactively...hmmm

 

man you better get use to that as it happens all the time

 

Is that the cpm for new CDL holders? Do they keep newbies rolling?

 

Yes, that is including driving a "lightweight" truck & .08cpm per diem though.

I think it depends on your fleet manager's philosophy & personality; some will run hard & fast to find your weak points & some will be light on loads with time between to allow you to acclimatize yourself.

I would estimate 2200-2500 miles starting out.

If they are not running you to your full potential; ask for more miles, make sure you have tanker & hazmat endorsements, let them know your ETA on a regular basis to let them set you up with preplans, do your 10hr or better yet 8/2split sleeper breaks at your shipper/receiver when possible to not require your clock to be tripped until you are rolling.

Solos generally do a lot of short loads (200-500mi) on the eastern 2/3 of the USA & sit in docks on a regular basis so that eats into your time as well.

Cheers

 

Prime takes out Per Diem?