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Message:: [QUOTE="scott180, post: 11601001, member: 102780"]I get % pay. I trust the people I work for. If I didn't I'd be out of there in a heartbeat.I worked for KAG and everyone knew not to trust upper management but I stayed because I liked the work and local management. I paid dearly for that mistake and won't do that again. 1-Be honest with your employees even when it's something they'll hate hearing. Just one lie or misleading statement calls everything you've said into question. You'll have their respect for your honesty.2- Truck needs to be reliable. 3- Comfortable. If you want to have someone live out of a truck make sure it's comfortable. APU, inverter, New good mattress, microwave and large fridge, maybe XM radio and satellite TV. When a driver looks at another company they should have to consider what they'll GIVE UP by leaving. Lower your turnover rate for a little up front cost.4- Pay and benefits is easy,pay however makes sense to you. All I care about is how much goes into my account at the end of the week. Make sure the gross is competitive.5- Understand that a driver has a life outside of work. Be as accommodating as you can without being a doormat. If you have a drivers back they'll have yours. Most drivers are complacent about their job. If they don't have a reason to look for a new one they won't. One bad apple spoils the bunch. A f-up, complainer, gossiper or worse a primadonna brings everyone down. Get rid of them fast. Good luck.[/QUOTE]