Need some advice.

No experience with car hauling so I'm not sure how cutthroat it is. I try to be reasonable and upfront about what I'm doing. It sounds like you're unhappy with the pay and situation.

Might want to look at another company

 

IDK about car hauling. What kind, new cars to dealers or dealing with the public? My daughter shipped me her car from L.A. to Colorado, I checked several outfits,,,BIG MISTAKE. These vultures, probably based in an office in Jersey somewhere, wouldn't leave me alone. She finally went with a company from her work, but I couldn't get rid of these shysters, even with the "to disable, click here".
I think 30% sounds kind of fair ( 30% of what, tho?)especially if it's a company truck. Generally, drivers that don't get paid for extra work, usually stop doing that, I would. If you really like car hauling, there's got to be better gigs. Good luck.

 

30% seems fair for loads.

Let him handle the rest.

 

I don't think your question is a "car hauler" specific question. Personally, I would start doing only the job I was hired to do. Which, if I'm understanding you correctly, is driving a truck. It won't take long for the boss to realize your value or let you go. Either one, IMO, is better than busting your hump for less than what you're worth.

 

See if these fellas can answer your question
Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum

 

I left a job last year where I felt I was under-appreciated. Besides driving, I was responsible for truck and trailer maintenance, permits, escorts and (most of the time) "fixing" my loads so I could haul them...
Got fed up and went to a company where I just secure my load and drive...

 

OK Got it.

OK got that.

OK see that's a problem.

OK ...

SO let me get this crap straight, he is a cheap owner and you are getting 30% to the truck, REALLY?

OK here is what I would do, tell him to stick it up his *******.

He is a cheap owner, you should be getting at least 60% for your own truck, and 30% for each other truck without your contacts - that's just for hauling and paper work. Then you tack on another 15% to it for your contacts for EACH truck.

AND if he doesn't like that, walk away without doing a thing for him.

I hate cheap owners, I want to see them out of business no matter what. This guy is taking a huge advantage of you and you are bringing not only the skills of the paper work stuff but your the source of the work - hence revenue - and you DESERVE a lot more than 30% ttt for your truck.

 

Seems like some choices need to be made.

Continue to do what your doing now. This seems to be a less than good choice, based on your description. You will not be very happy with being under valued for your contributions to the company.

Stop doing the extra work. This has problems as well. If you stop doing this extra work, then you could find your not getting work, not generating revenue to the truck and not making the income you need or want.

Have a serious sit down conversation with the owners. Have a well prepared discussion plan. Take it point by point. Don’t make it personal, keep it professional. Clearly explain that if they want X, then you want proper compensation for the work being done. Should this lead to a clear understanding that the goals you have will not be achieved. Then the last decision is easy. Move on to something else that meets your goals.

It is really not about car hauling, this is business issues. It would be the same for any business.