how much does IDC pay for tailgating freight?

Does Interstate pay the driver to tailgate that Franz Bakery drop up in Seattle? Do they consider it a "driver unload"? So far with Interstate I've always been able to use lumpers for breaking down pallets at places that have docks, but that Franz drop doesn't have a dock so you're back there tailgating the freight for them. Seems like it should pay something at least.

 

So I guess what you're saying is Interstate's accessorial pay is confidential? Or maybe it was more along the lines of "the amount paid is based on the outcome of a negotiation that takes place between you and your fleet manager for each occurrence." Sure I'll ask my fleet manager today, but I'd also like to know what other drivers get paid for the same thing. My fleet manager isn't exactly the best source for that information.

 

Yes those Franz pallets are heavy. I've delivered there twice. After the first time I ordered some tow straps and a pallet puller on Amazon. We used them the second time I was there. They worked well for all the pallets except about four or five sideways ones in the nose that we couldn't quite get with the pallet puller. After that second delivery I ordered some big tow hooks for those sideways pallets. Haven't had a chance to try them out yet.