Need flatbed driver asap.

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  1. JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    You are absolutely correct and after I posted what I did, I wish I hadn't. What I should have suggested is that if you are looking to attract someone with flatbed experience, you are going to have to offer them a better opportunity than what they already have. ie...I drive a 2012 cascadia with apu, get health, dental, paid vacation. Am in my second year and am at .42 a mile with tarp, detention, stop pay ect. Just got a .01 cent raise as of april 1 so I will be at .44 cents a mile and tarp pay got raised to to $25.
    Now .40 is good compared to what some guys pulling a box are making, but I think you want someone with flatbed experience.
    So again, I apologize for my remark and wish you the best in finding someone to drive your truck for you. I actually admire you for owning your own trucks and doing the o/o thing which I would love to do some day.
     
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  3. Mud Dog

    Mud Dog Tattooed & Insane - Forum Sparkler

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    No mention of tarp and or securement pay? Might wanna add that too. Your description as a whole is too hazy. If its straight 40 cpm I wouldn't do it. Put out all the details and you might get a bite. Tryin to help ya. I've passed up jobs because important details weren't given.
     
  4. mgfg

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    I don't care if it's a 2003 or a 1993 as long as it's fit for the road and comfortable!

    There's far too many people that put an emphasis on "new" equipment! Give me something that's not electronic!
     
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  5. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Still,with all the requirements,is who you hire responsible for taxes,workmen's comp,and also,what about deadhead?

    If I am responsible for my own taxes,etc.,, .40 would be way to low for me to bother,I think I would just buy my own truck.

    Oh,oh,posting in a comment way,huh?
     
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    True mine is a '00 classic xl. It has some minor interior issues but I've not cried yet. Its in good shape as a whole runs good and has power. I picked the truck based on looks over a newer Pete 389 I think the big bubble trucks lol and it was ex-TMC.
     
  7. fearless

    fearless Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate your suggestion. I have been running my own car hauler truck for 8 years now and in the last 6 months I just decided to buy another truck and lease it on with this company doing flatbed freight, that way if for some reason car hauling went belly up all my eggs wouldn't be in 1 basket and I would still have income coming in.

    I am considering doing what the other owner operator is doing that parks at our yard and hauls for the same company is doing, he is giving his guys 25% of the line haul. But his guys do OD loads only and bring in the big bucks. If I could find a guy that is OD qualified then I could go the route of 25% of the line haul pay.

    I already pay workers comp insurance thru this company. For some reason they do not pay a tarp fee usually, I asked this already.

    The truck is a 2003, but I promise it is very well taken care off and really clean. I do not put with trashing out my equipement and like it to stay clean.
     
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    Looking for Flatbed driver with experience, I will pay you 20% of what the linehaul pays. Unfortunatly no benefits, I'd rather 1099, but can talk to my CPA about doing taxes on the driver.
     
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