Should I be compensated for commute to 2hr training session?

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  1. Mar 23, 2022 #1
    104itsjared

    104itsjared Bobtail Member

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    Company driver here. My company set me up for forklift training last Monday. I had to leave my home around 3AM and drive 4 hours to be there by 7:30AM. I spent 2 hours training and then drove 4 hours back the same direction to go pick up my load for the day. Once loaded, I then went and delivered 4 hours away and was done for the day.
    I was told I will be $19/hour for the two hours training. My questions is, should I request to be payed for the commute to and from training as well? Driving 8 hours for a 2 hour training session only to make about $40 does not sit right with me.
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2022 #2
    dunchues

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    Wouldn't sit right with me either.
     
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    Espressolane

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    Speak to the manager or other responsible person, point out the facts outlined here. Maybe they will make it a bit better. And if not, consider the lesson learned.
     
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    tscottme

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    It would have been better to ask before you did all that. Now that you gave them what they wanted, you better hope they feel generous.
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2022 #5
    104itsjared

    104itsjared Bobtail Member

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    Yeah that’s True.
     
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    Ridgeline

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    Were you driving the truck when you went to get forklift training?
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2022 #7
    LoneRanger

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    Ya I would be asking for more money. In fact I would have inquired before the trip. Just to save myself $50 bucks in fuel/wear and tear on the vehicle and other expenses. If it wasn’t mandatory then I wouldn’t have take it. If it was mandatory I’d be asking for money for time.
     
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    DannyB

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    From what I read, you drove a company truck to the training site and back to get loaded. That's on duty driving, so yes, you should get paid for driving.
     
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    104itsjared

    104itsjared Bobtail Member

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    Yes company truck bobtailed there
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2022 #10
    104itsjared

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    Drove the company semi truck not personal vehicle. But either way you are right I should have definitely mentioned it to them prior to leaving just to be sure
     
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