I feel you brother. I went through the same bs for a long time before figuring things out a little better.
HIRE SLOW, FIRE QUICKLY!
Also, it'll be harder running under someone else, but try and get your pay as close to industry leading as possible. Money talks, and bs walks!
Small Fleet with Mercer
Discussion in 'Mercer' started by fivestar, Jun 9, 2017.
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Our pay scale is pretty solid, IMO. Currently, we are paying 25% of the total gross to the truck which includes FSC. We have also implemented a bonus pay program which pays out on a monthly basis. Thought our bonus program would entice drivers but it doesn't seem to have done so just yet.
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I'm on the ledge here, but sometimes you can catch drivers doing refreshers; you call a lot of schools and the chances increase. While I was training for my cdl at a cash only school priced a little less than say roadmaster, or a cc, there were experienced drivers taking refreshers coming and going. While most of them had jobs lined up, it's still worth staying in contact with a school that will do some free advertising for you. Have you checked into insurances, 401ks, bonuses, for your op.
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Yes, we have our trucking authority as well as broker authority. Have own assets plus owner ops signed on, etc.
Just try and think about things as a driver. What is the worst thing about driver pay other then just being too low? Uncertainty is the answer. Try offering a minimum guarantee per week. This only works for good solid drivers, but if they are anything less then that, you will want to quickly part ways anyway.fivestar Thanks this. -
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It's definitely vital to see things from the drivers perspective. We like to consider ourselves driver oriented and sincerely consider the needs/desires of our drivers. -
Agreed that some drivers may not reveal all their skeletons until something shows up on their background check. Nothing against these people - sometimes it may not be worth mentioning if it happened way back when.
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If only everyone approached it like you and I do right?!?
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