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<p>[QUOTE="rbrtwbstr, post: 11600487, member: 89920"]Just a company driver - a local guy at that. But- if I were considering going back OTR again: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. Good reliable equipment. Doesn't have to be new, just well maintained. And when I call and say something needs attention, I want it done. </p><p><br /></p><p>2. Fair pay. Preferably CPM, probably 55-60 cpm. Along with accessory pay. </p><p><br /></p><p>3. At this stage in my life, if it's not on a flatbed, then I don't touch it. </p><p><br /></p><p>4. I go home when I've had enough. Meaning no 'earned home time'. I simply tell you when I wanna get home, and when I'll be available again. With limits of course, otherwise some would take advantage of that. </p><p><br /></p><p>5. Open door to management. When there's an issue, I don't wanna screw around with a middle man. </p><p><br /></p><p>6. Absolutely no driver facing camera, or crash mitigation junk. (I had the unfortunate displeasure of dealing with the early VORAD crap and it's continuous beeping) So there will be no beep beep crap in the cab..</p><p><br /></p><p>7. DOT physical at MY doctor. Not some clinic that has no idea who I am or what my health situation is. This is important!</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm in good health, but a few years ago I went to the company's preferred clinic for a physical. They told me I was obese and needed a sleep study. I'm 5'6" and I was 165 pounds at the time. I told them to piss off, went to the family doctor and he laughed when I explained what I was told. </p><p><br /></p><p>8. Full benefits package. 401k, health, eye, and dental insurance at no cost or a reasonable cost. </p><p><br /></p><p>9. If I have a family emergency, I hop a plane and get home asap.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="rbrtwbstr, post: 11600487, member: 89920"]Just a company driver - a local guy at that. But- if I were considering going back OTR again: 1. Good reliable equipment. Doesn't have to be new, just well maintained. And when I call and say something needs attention, I want it done. 2. Fair pay. Preferably CPM, probably 55-60 cpm. Along with accessory pay. 3. At this stage in my life, if it's not on a flatbed, then I don't touch it. 4. I go home when I've had enough. Meaning no 'earned home time'. I simply tell you when I wanna get home, and when I'll be available again. With limits of course, otherwise some would take advantage of that. 5. Open door to management. When there's an issue, I don't wanna screw around with a middle man. 6. Absolutely no driver facing camera, or crash mitigation junk. (I had the unfortunate displeasure of dealing with the early VORAD crap and it's continuous beeping) So there will be no beep beep crap in the cab.. 7. DOT physical at MY doctor. Not some clinic that has no idea who I am or what my health situation is. This is important! I'm in good health, but a few years ago I went to the company's preferred clinic for a physical. They told me I was obese and needed a sleep study. I'm 5'6" and I was 165 pounds at the time. I told them to piss off, went to the family doctor and he laughed when I explained what I was told. 8. Full benefits package. 401k, health, eye, and dental insurance at no cost or a reasonable cost. 9. If I have a family emergency, I hop a plane and get home asap.[/QUOTE]
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