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Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by mceheel, Jun 20, 2009.

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  1. Jun 20, 2009 #1
    mceheel

    mceheel Light Load Member

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    I am to the point that I have called local companies like stone companies, recycling companies, etc and have told them that I would almost drive for FREE.:biggrin_25525: So with that said I will say it again, I would consider driving in the evenings or weekends FREE just to get in a truck... Send in the offers.FREE,FREE,FREE.:yes2557:
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2009 #2
    Powell-Peralta

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    i don't think you need to drive for free, nor should you drive for free.

    What if you get hurt? The employer (and they should be shot for going along with it) might say, he was off the clock so no workman's comp. Now your more screwed. You can't work even if a paying job comes along.


    Are you willing to move?
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2009 #3
    fired up trucker

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    pretty sad there i would say:biggrin_25512:
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2009 #4
    1laidbacktrucker

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    You sure you wants to do that driver because then they will expect you to work for free
     
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  7. Jul 19, 2009 #5
    jakebrake12

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    Shesus.. I hope you are kidding but if not, how about this - work for no less than .50 per mile and demand a $20+ per hour rate for all ancillary work performed for the company such as drops, hooks, fueling, wait time etc. There are many jobs like that out there - we would prefer to keep it that way. It is fools like you who devalue the driver and the industry as a whole. A FedEx P&D driver put it the best on another thread, "why pay a line-haul driver .55 when some knucklehead will pull it for less than .40 in a van", and you'll do it for free? Some of us prefer to make 80-90K per year rather than work for free. I make it a point not to get personal but this crosses the line. Take your one year and get lost dude.
     
    jakebrake12, Jul 19, 2009
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  8. Jul 20, 2009 #6
    landrystanley

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    I know how you feel i live in vermont and can't find a job as a new driver becouse vermont is a no hire state right now or thats what i keep geting told any way but no can work for free you have to live some how.
     
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  9. Jul 20, 2009 #7
    dynosaur

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    Go to this thread:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...cking-jobs/82564-drive-for-free-new-post.html

    This subject was beat to death and in this thread you'll understand why it won't work and some alternative suggestions you can try.

    Over the years there has been a steady decline in driver pay. Why? More and more drivers willing to drive for less. Now for FREE? Before long we'll hear, "Driver willing to pay YOU to let me drive your truck." This is a profession, not a hobby.
     
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  10. Jul 20, 2009 #8
    Winchester Magnum

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    DING DING DING! We have a winner here!

    Cutthroats and bottom feeders are bad enough....but FREE? Jesus.....

    You can lay on the couch and watch TV all day for free.
     
    Winchester Magnum, Jul 20, 2009
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