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Is it time to move on?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by doireann, Apr 16, 2018.

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  1. Apr 19, 2018 #31
    p608

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    gonna start at the bottom wherever you go.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2018 #32
    blairandgretchen

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    Not necessarily with this company.

    No dog in the fight either, I’ve been an owner op last 3 years.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2018 #33
    Bob Dobalina

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    In Columbus anyway, bottom drivers are killing it at OD. 500-600 miles per night starting in the middle of their payscale.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2018 #34
    DSK333

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    That's Union mentality.
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2018 #35
    MACK E-6

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    That doesn’t necessarily mean babysitting a telephone.

    We don’t do that and never have. All our bottom guys have to deal with is being what we call a “floater”, which means you don’t have a bid run yet, but they all work every day.
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2018 #36
    Bob Dobalina

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    But it is a reality that almost all LTLs operate under a seniority system where bottom men get the less desirable runs or schedules. That is the case union and non-union alike. But I agree that bottom men at union companies tend to suffer more in general in terms of layoffs and time spent on call.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2018 #37
    blairandgretchen

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    I don’t see, in this current Market , given rates and lack of good hands -

    That a qualified driver should put up with a drip fed paycheck.

    Union shops may need to catch up with current economic conditions or suffer the consequences.
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2018 #38
    p608

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    Really? FedEx, Estes, OD, XPO ALL have extra boards and use a seniority based system, also all non union.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2018 #40
    doireann

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    What kills me these days is the company brining in guys on a Sunday to work double time, and they already have bids so they are working all week anyhow. But the guys on call, get maybe 3 days of work for the week. I understand to a certain amount, but surely OT should be given when everyone has a full week?
     
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