Refrigerated Trucking Hiring Help?

Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by SoulSeeker, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. SoulSeeker

    SoulSeeker Light Load Member

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    I want to thank the LJC that my business is starting to grow and I'm getting phone calls for bigger loads so I need information on hiring independent contractors for the new year and I have no idea what so ever.

    What is a fair paying percentage for a driver, 50/50, 60/40, 70/30 etc..

    What is the average mile rate?

    Any specific liability claus when it comes to hiring a reefer driver?

    Background check/driving record?

    Temperature list and regulations for perishable products?

    Any help to steer me in the right direction will be highly appreciated!

    You can pm if you like.

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Baldy40

    Baldy40 Bobtail Member

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    Where do I sign up at?
     
  4. VisionLogistics

    VisionLogistics Road Train Member

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  5. SoulSeeker

    SoulSeeker Light Load Member

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  6. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    That is why you have to keep a sharp eye on your unit. Just a coupla degrees off and you will have a major problem.
     
  7. 2hellandback

    2hellandback Heavy Load Member

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    Sweet potatoes 55 degrees
     
  8. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    Remember once they are harvested they are no longer growing--they are DYING and the colder temps--slow the process
     
  9. Reefer Madman

    Reefer Madman Bobtail Member

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    Okay everyone pay attention to the man's questions. One of my peeves about this forum is that everyone tends to get off on a tangent. One of his questions was about a list of perishables and he was given a link, but the responses go on to comments about individual products and before you know it we're trading recipes for sweet potato pie.
    I don't have all the answers, but will address what I can and if I am wrong about anything I am quite certain that someone will point it out.
    1. The fair percentage is all about what is left over when all cost are covered. And I mean everything. Consider that there are fuel cost, equipment cost, maintenance and upkeep, insurance, the simple cost if doing business and the cost of money itself (if you don't think I cost anything just to have money, go ask a banker for some) and the cost of things that you haven't even thought of yet. Once you figure that out a 50/50 split is fair.
    2. There is no average rate per mile. The USDA publishes a list on their website that tells you what is being paid, whether there is a shortage or glut of trucks for each lane etc.
    3. Contract issues should be handled by a good attorney with specific knowledge of the industry. I won't list any here, but if you need help with finding one in Houston or Dallas, PM me.
    4. By all means do a background and driving record check. You don't want to have to deal with anyone who will steal what you're responsible for, but keep in mind that a drive who spends any time on the road is going to get ticket from time to time and that people can make mistakes and learn from them.
    I hope this helps a little and if you have sweet potato pie recipes send them to me.
     
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  10. SoulSeeker

    SoulSeeker Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the information and helping me understand the paying ratio.
     
  11. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    OOIDA would be a good sourse of information. Google OOIDA for phone number.
     
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