Why Paying Truckers By The Mile Is Unfair And Dangerous
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Magoo's Comment
9 years, 5 months ago
I encourage all drivers to walk away from from the situation when other drivers start constantly complaining.....you don't want to get sucked down into a cesspool of negativity!
Excellent advice for everything in life. I've been there and done that, have the Tshirt and don't ever intend to go back!
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I agree with those who say it's all about embracing the lifestyle. I knew living in the truck wasn't for me, so I had to find my "place" in the industry or get out. I make my $19.00 an hour driving LTL and am very happy with it. I also make time and a half after 8 hours, so I'll gladly work a 10-12 hour shift when many other drivers won't.
I take pride in my work and do everything I can to help my employer make $$$, because it keeps me making money. This is part of the formula I keep hearing Old School, Daniel, Brett,and many other successful drivers saying. Keep good communication and relationships with dispatch, work your ass off, be flexible and you'll succeed. I meet both OTR and LTL drivers on a daily basis at many of my customers. It doesn't take long to figure out who has their act together. I encourage all drivers to walk away from from the situation when other drivers start constantly complaining.....you don't want to get sucked down into a cesspool of negativity!
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.