Putting a driver in my truck

nothing as far as i can see. while money is not everything a driver cares about (safe equipment is paramount in my book, then money, treatment by boss(es), home time, and benefits/bonuses, in that order), it is why most of us are doing this. if you can offer a fair wage, youll have drivers knocking down your door. (knock knock)...see? one already interested lol.

 

I would't think no medical would be a deal breaker but, if your not going to pay your portion of taxes and do the 1099 deal?. That will definitely cut your driver prospects.
JMO

 

I have another business outside of trucking and this is what I've learned:

More people quit over poor management then poor pay. If you're fair and treat your people with respect they more than likely will accept less pay. While they are the employee it is you who really works for them. It's your job to see that they have everything they need to accomplish their job. I'm not saying you have to run and fetch for them but they need to know that when something goes wrong they can count on you to find a solution in a hurry.

Why not sit down with your potential driver and ask them what it is they really need for them to drive for you. Have them write it down on paper. Once that's done, go over it line by line and make notes to let them know that you really understand what they are saying. Once that's done you can evaluate and discuss what you can pay and provide as an employer. Try and make it a win/win for you both. If both of you can't win, then there should be no deal. Both of you have to have realistic expectations.

I do think you'll be able to find a driver. It may be harder to find a professional truck driver. I think the key is writing down what it is that you really want in a driver and then go over it and see what's a want and what's a need.

This is what I had to do and it helped.

 

seriously i dont care about health insureance i will get that on my own i am willing to drive a truck that run good but if you are willing (and your truck insurence will let you) hire me with no exp i am your driver just got my cdl after 12 years off the road

any questions i will be able to answer in pm

 

anyone working for a small biz or o/o is already aware of the no benefits thing. i put that last only because no trucking company can beat what my wife gets as a nurse...so i dont take benefits even when offered. no it wont be a problem...of course the pool of potential takers is smaller but still wont be hard to find someone. ive been out of otr as well for a couple years...doing local thats not panning out so well...boss cant keep me busy, so im going back on the road. and yeah, id still potentially be interested.

 

Unless you are prepared to have lots and lots of headaches, never buy more trucks than you intend to drive yourself.

 

I'm selling all my trucks you will never make much money off anymore trucks sometimes I go without paying myself just to pay drivers the only way I would do it is have a dedicated run

A driver will never take care of your truck the way you do also all the good drivers own there own truck trust me just sale it