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Adding a second truck need advice for hiring a driver!!!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tombstone, Dec 29, 2017.

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  1. Dec 29, 2017 #1
    Tombstone

    Tombstone Light Load Member

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    Hey guys,

    I'm an owner operator who runs under my own authority and getting ready to add a second truck. I need advice from fellow owner operators with experience for tips on how to make the process smoother. With things such as driver wages and so on. I don't want to pay too low or too high.

    I have a general idea on how I would like to do things. But I also want real input from others.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    Tombstone, Dec 29, 2017
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  3. Dec 29, 2017 #2
    Justrucking2

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    Well, figure ten hires, and hopefully you will have a truck left to put that good one in. Been there, and done that. ;-)
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2017 #3
    IluvCATS

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    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2017 #4
    Tombstone

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    Yeah that's what I'm trying to avoid. I figured it would be better to get some input from people with experience rathen than wing it.
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2017 #5
    ZVar

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    Pay w2.
    Find the average pay for the lanes you expect and pay it.
    It won't guarantee a good driver. It will though mean you won't get 100% crappy drivers.
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2017 #6
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    Ride along with them, see how they drive and treat your equipment.

    Some guys need to be in a 8V92 with a 8 speed, some guys need to be in a E model Cat with a 18.
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2017 #7
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    And green guys need to be in a Purebred Mack!
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2017 #8
    Gdog66223

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    And make sure he/she speaks english!
     
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  11. Dec 30, 2017 #9
    nightgunner

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    Simple answer.
    Don't do it.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2017 #10
    1catfish

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    exactly, .............
     
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