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Question about flatbed...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by serpent_1977, Mar 19, 2011.

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  1. Mar 19, 2011 #1
    serpent_1977

    serpent_1977 Bobtail Member

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    I have been driving for about 6 years, with almost 1 year over the road. I dont mind my company, but trying to figure out if I am getting paid right. I get 25% of the load after fuel surcharge, broker fee, and some misc. stuff. They keep bol's hidden, so you have to take their word on what the load pays. I am 48 states, and average 2000 - 2500 miles a week. My paycheck average is a little under or right at 600 a week. Of course the last three weeks I havent made more than 500. It seems like everybody out there is making more than me, but I am trying to find out. If it matters, I live in Dallas, tx. thank you for any advice yall can give me. Not trying to whine about money, but dont wanna be wasting time out on the road if I am not making what I should.
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2011 #2
    Jumbo

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    If you are getting 25% of a cheap rate then who knows. Ask to see a copy of the frieght bill and see what your company says. They will either tell you "Here it is" or "Go pound sand".
     
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    Lonesome Thanks this.
  4. Mar 19, 2011 #3
    American-Trucker

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    I dont pull a Flatbed and I make ALLOT more then that, your getting ripped off. You should be makeing more then I am lol

    Most flatbed jobs even for a new driver right out of school start .05cpm higher then van driver do...


    I'm guessing you drive for a small carrier? theres lots of flatbed carriers that should be willing to hire someone with that much experiance. I'd look around, you got Maverick, TMC, Melton, we even have a flat bed Division.




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  5. Mar 19, 2011 #4
    serpent_1977

    serpent_1977 Bobtail Member

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    That is what I was thinking. When any driver asks to see the bol, they say it is confidential. I am gonna start looking around for something different. Yeah, it is a small carrier, only about 11 trucks. I like them cause the truck isnt governed, and no qualcom or eobr or anything, but it is really about the money. Gotta try to find something that is regional where I am home weekly. Anyways, thanks for the help!
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2011 #5
    Palazon

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    I thought on percentage pay they were required to give a copy...
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2011 #6
    halfburn

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    They are required to.

    If I were looking for a flatbed job in dallas I would make it a point to qualify for Lonestar. Wesite says last two of three years verifiable over the road.
    Check out Mcelroy to rack up the time.
     
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  9. Mar 19, 2011 #7
    American-Trucker

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    its funny you mention LoneStar I was just checking out there website like an hour ago lol



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  10. Mar 19, 2011 #8
    Lonesome

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    Confidential? My arse! They need to be showing you a printout of what the load paid, and what is left after "expenses', including a copy of the BOL.

    When I ran flatbed percentage, we got 30% of what the truck made. All the figures were available to us, so there was no mistaking what you were making.
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2011 #9
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    sorry to hear you been ripped off, I would be leaving them and then going and seeking legal advice to recover the money they have not paid you.
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2011 #10
    Freebird135

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    how do you haul freight without having the BOLs? I thought it was law that you were required to have them
     
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