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TMC Deadhead

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by soundman, May 9, 2008.

  1. May 9, 2008 #1
    soundman

    soundman Light Load Member

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    I see a fair number of the TMC trucks on the road running with no load. How many miles are run deadhead, and are they paid?
     
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  3. May 9, 2008 #2
    Smokeeater

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    I thought I saw somewhere where any deadhead over 150 miles was paid.
     
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  4. May 10, 2008 #3
    terrylamar

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    That is correct, including 150.
     
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  5. May 10, 2008 #4
    Lurchgs

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    hoo! I wanna work for them! I'm a Dead Head from WAY back
     
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  7. May 10, 2008 #5
    terrylamar

    terrylamar Road Train Member

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    Of course, if you are on mileage pay, you get paid for all miles driven.
     
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  8. May 11, 2008 #6
    Quanman

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    Terry, Don't you drive for TMC? So you are paid for all miles? Just checking?
     
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  9. May 11, 2008 #7
    terrylamar

    terrylamar Road Train Member

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    Yes, I drive for TMC. No, I am on percentage, I get paid for bounce miles 150 and more. Drivers on mileage get paid for all miles driven.
     
    terrylamar, May 11, 2008
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