Paying 50% to drive my flatbed under my authority. Is it a good deal?

I haven't done it yet, but I think a 50/50 split would encourage the driver to use less fuel, fuel at the better priced pumps, and drive the truck easier since he knows how he drives will affect his bottom line.

 

I just don't get what the big deal is about fuel. I am having a good day if I get over 4 mpg. If fuel is that big of an issue for you then govern the truck.

 

If you you are that concerned about the habits of his right foot that you cant trust him to be efficient, then is he really the kind of driver you want?

I agree with the others. 25 - 30% is pretty common for a good driver in this industry. Let the driver do what he does best.. you handle the company side. Dont over complicate things or both of you will end up un-friending each other.

Hurst

 

If you put a speed limit on the truck 9 times out of 10 the driver will ram the speed to that limit every time. So what does a driver do with a 62mph governed truck, even going up hills he will try to keep that truck at 62. That's were the wear n tear and huge loss of fuel comes from.

 

The problem with your plan is that you will not have any money for future truck replacement and provide you with income.

 

2.10 a mile to the black hole of North dakota? I'm leased to a carrier and wouldn't touch that load.

 

I wish you good luck. I have an uncle that did the same thing out of South Texas with reefer loads and the poor guy only lasted with his good friend driving about 8 months. The problem was the driver was making quite a bit more money and wound not want to run but 12-18 days out of month. Which was great for him, but not the owner when my uncle covered all expenses. There friendship was broken after that. Good luck.

 

This is the reason I do 50/50.

 

That's what I was thinking, way too cheap.