California drivers paid by the hour
Discussion in 'Watkins & Shepard' started by 3031, Sep 20, 2017.
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Now come the disputes between drivers and carriers-
Carrier: "Why did you log those hours on-duty, not driving?"
Driver: "Because I was on-duty, not driving."
Carrier: "You should have logged it sleeper."
Driver: "But I wasn't sleepy. I sat in the driver's seat watching for the green light, doing paperwork and planning the next load; then I got down, inspected the truck, pulled a nail out of a drive, pulled out rocks; went inside and spoke to the dock sup and watched part of the offload."
Carrier: "Don't ever log on-duty, not driving again."
Driver: "Thank you sir, may I please have another..."already gone Thanks this. -
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I was a Watkins driver from 2010 to 2011, but now I drive local for a grocery distributor (non-union).
I currently get 24.25 an hour with overtime after 40, and I'll max out at 27 an hour in a couple years. That's for everything. Driving and on duty.
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I was quoted $16/hr on duty not driving, but, I also have to unload the multi-stop. Still 46cpm driving. This was a quote by watkins new owner. I feel like they may be trying to get that w/s guys to quit.
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QuietStorm Thanks this.
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One must be very careful to observe the admissible-recording/wiretap laws of whatever states are involved, but with a bit of brainpower, you can make the surveillance state work for you. It's past time for OTR drivers to stop being intimidated and exploited.Tb0n3 Thanks this. -
Further, my understanding is that all time must be paid at at least minimum wage, which means that accessory pay doesn't need to go away, it just needs to add up to that amount.
Example, flatbed driver making 25 dollar stop pay and 40 dollar tarp pay to do a stop that takes an hour and half, he's good to go. Flatbed driver making 10 dollar stop pay and 15 dollar tarp pay to do a stop that takes 4 hours, they need to up the pay. -
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