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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Back2truckin, Jun 4, 2018.

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  1. Jun 4, 2018 #1
    Back2truckin

    Back2truckin Light Load Member

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    Here is a question I am wondering. I have no background in this field so how does it work if they send you 200 miles to pick up a load. Are you paid the miles to get it plus the miles to drop it or is the driving to get it on you?
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2018 #2
    bowlwinkle

    bowlwinkle Heavy Load Member

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    As a company driver you are paid for the empty miles as well as the loaded miles.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2018 #3
    Back2truckin

    Back2truckin Light Load Member

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    Good deal, thanks bro!
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2018 #4
    Redtwin

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    That is not an absolute. There are companies that dont pay for empty miles and some that pay a reduced rate. The main thing is that you will know (or should find out ahead of time) whether you will be paid for all dispatched miles.
     
    Redtwin, Jun 4, 2018
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    Suspect Zero Thanks this.
  7. Jun 4, 2018 #5
    RustyBolt

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    If your mileage from address to address is 200 miles, with a lot companies, you might get paid for 175. They do zip code to zip code. Those companies get a whole bunch of miles driven for free over the course of a year.
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2018 #6
    Back2truckin

    Back2truckin Light Load Member

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    Awww, that was my concern. Thank you
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2018 #7
    Back2truckin

    Back2truckin Light Load Member

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    Oh wow, I see. Lots to learn about this field. Thanks
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2018 #8
    Cattleman84

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    I usually give away 10 to 100 miles per dispatched stop... Depending on how far apart they are... Just did a 1780 mile run... Was paid for 1685.
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2018 #9
    Paddlewagon

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    OR if you work for percentage,then the only paid miles(technically) are the loaded ones.
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2018 #10
    Back2truckin

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    how does that happen?
     
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