Driver pays

I don’t trust people who pay percentage after fuel. That’s part of the cost of owning a truck. And that’s on the owner. Not me. Don’t like it? Don’t try and make the extra money with an extra truck while short changing the driver

 

Where do these guys come from? Where do they find them? Are they hanging around town or do we have to send away some place where the IQ tests consist of breathing in and breathing out?
I don't think I've ever hired a driver that was dumb enough to fall for the "percentage after expenses including fuel" scam...and I've hired some real gems.

 

6 inches of butt crack showing from their wranglers, but IQ half of their boot size types?

 

I don’t pay percentage. I lay .60 per mile with 2500 guaranteed miles. Most end up around $1800 gross on w2.

 

Some people can’t pour piss out of a boot with the instructions on the heel.

 

I get a kick out of how every page has a spot asking me if I would like to be shown ignored comments. No, if I wanted to see his comments, then I wouldn't have put him on ignore.

 

The lowest percentage I’ve seen was 20% of the gross .

Which works out to be about 75-80 CPM to the driver , before taxes on a W-2 with 2 weeks paid vacation

the company is a specialized hauler and gets a high per loaded mile but runs at least half the miles empty.


I’d suggest paying a percentage of the gross to the truck and show the driver the paperwork so they don’t think you are skimming some off the top.

or pay per mile.

or a combo , if you have a lot of pickups and deliveries and sitting around .

I once worked at a place that paid so much a day , plus so much per mile , plus so much per stop .

 

You pay what is going to keep them driving for you. Usually if a driver is getting lots of miles like 3000+ per week you can get away with paying a bit less. if they’ll only average 2500 or so miles per week? You’ll have to bump it up significantly.

 

I'm not finding fault with you personally but a lot of companies do what you described and I can't agree with the idea.
If you have a good driver who's making the miles and not causing any problems, who delivers on time and doesn't tear up the truck, gets along with shippers and receivers, and who does it week after week, you should be looking for ways to increase his pay. A good driver doesn't cost you anything. A good driver makes money for you.
If you start looking for ways to cheap out on the driver pretty soon you'll have the kind of drivers you deserve.

 

Exactly.
Driver turnaround in this industry is huge. I would say mainly because guys feel they are being screwed or treated like crap.....and I would say alot are. If you have a driver that requires minimal input, is clean, does his job and doesn't piss off everyone in the process all while not tearing up equipment....you should be doing everything and I mean everything to keep that guy. The hardest thing in this industry to do is find and retain a good driver.....who's not a complete fat f'in slob.

Edit: right now the driver has the advantage. They have so many options now it isn't even funny. If your not competitive, they will be gone fast. You don't have to be tops at everything, but you don't want to be lacking either. If you treat them well and talk to them like a human with respect and dignity, you'd be amazed how far that alone will go.