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New Flatbed driver, I think I'm being Paid fairly what do you think?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TampaTony, Dec 13, 2015.

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  1. Dec 13, 2015 #1
    TampaTony

    TampaTony Medium Load Member

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    I just started out with a company that runs the NorthWest region and I'm being paid 23% of what the truck makes minus .8% of the fuel. Here is my first settlement I received. This company seems like they have my back and seem trust worthy and they have been really nice to me. I trust they are paying me well for a new driver and I they gave me a brand new Petterbilit to drive. I just wanted to ask if I have a great deal going and I think I do. Thanks
    Date Total
    11/18/15 $204.32
    11/19/15 $423.20
    11/23/15 $177.75
    11/24/15 $165.60
    11/30/15 $241.04

    Gross $
    1,211.91
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2015 #2
    Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    It depends on what you are having to do to earn that money.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2015 #3
    DUNE-T

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    12 days grossing $1200, might as well be a security guard and stay home everynight
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2015 #4
    TampaTony

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    Well I drive some really dangerous roads in Idaho and use no less then 12 to 15 straps a load. I also tarp about 40% of the time. I'm home every weekend. I haul mostly maxi lumber loads out of Idaho.
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2015 #5
    TampaTony

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    It wasn't 12 days out, it was 6 days I think, was home the first weekend and the second weekend was home 4 days for thanksgiving.
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2015 #6
    Redtwin

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    How much are you actually taking home after taxes and health insurance etc?. Divide that by miles driven, hours worked tarping and untarping etc and then compare that to what you could earn with other companies where you don't have to do those things or drive on dangerous roads.

    Of course if you just like the challenge and are happy with what you earn then no need to ask what anyone else thinks. :)
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2015 #7
    DUNE-T

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    I don't know how are wages in Idaho, but in Midwest until this fall it was 300-350 per day for flatbed drivers, now it's super slow. So if you make 1200 for 6 days I guess it's not too bad nowadays
     
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  10. Dec 13, 2015 #8
    TampaTony

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    Ok thanks, I will try your formula and calculate it. I do like the challenge I just want to make sure I'm compensated for risking my life hauling maxi loads up and down mountains all winter long.
     
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  11. Dec 13, 2015 #9
    TampaTony

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    Thanks, I live in Wyoming.
     
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  12. Dec 13, 2015 #10
    Lepton1

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    Just to be clear, are you paying 8% or 0.8% of the cost of fuel? Usually a company driver does not pay for any fuel or other operating costs.

    Overall, if you are generating about $200 a day gross pay as a new driver, that's not bad.
     
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