Will Wage and Hour Rumbles... Affect You?

Yea, I suppose so, DrtyDiesel. According to Victor, anyone who owns a business only exploits those whom he employs and should give up all profits to the poor, deserving employee. It doesn't matter that the employer assumes all the risk of success or failure and the employee can simply walk away and go to the next company.

As I recall, Victor quoted some figures concerning trucking profits. I believe the carrier had a net profit of about 10% or $20,000 on gross revenue of over $200,000. I don't recall him mentioning driver compensation in that post. Even if those drivers are only making $40,000/year, the drivers are still making double what their employer is making, assuming the figures are anywhere close to accurate. Some are most likely making in excess of $60,000/year. That is triple what the company is making. Yet, it is not enough. I wonder how many of those drivers would risk their capital, credit and future for such a small return on their investment. The union line is to drain every penny of profit from the employer and he will find a way to continue paying. Victor, surely you can't believe most of what you are spewing.

 

After I found out what my company makes on some of our loads I've never felt jealous or entitled.

I make really good money for my situation. I've shown dispatch that I like to run my butt off and make as much money as possible (one reason I wouldn't want to be paid hourly), and the last few weeks I've been burning through my 70 fast, usually having only 5-8 hours available to work on my 6th work day.

My views i had while OTR haven't changed. Get paid for what you work.

 

It's the only thread in my subscriptions that's popping up with replies.

 

Awesome...