Dead head

Dynamite 1 · Mar 30, 2014

this pay change that alot of you will be going through in june or whenever panther is doing theres is getting alot of discussion which is, in my eyes not needed. its pretty simple, if you are going to lose money in any amount that you are currently earning then you have two choices. 1, look at the numbers and if is not significant to you then stay. 2 same as prior, if it is then leave. this is your business. run it and make a choice as to what is best for it. from what we have read as to what rates will be there are a few choices out there that will meet or beat the new pay. granted, it is hard to leave a carrier if you have some, lets say, history but business is business.

iceroadtrucker · Mar 30, 2014

Some drivers get paid for Dead Head miles and Run Miles. Some drivers don't get paid Dead Head. That being said the run best pay real good if the dead head is 600 miles or any thing like that as that is at least 10.5 hours easy. If a run after the Dh Cancels. We are at a loss. If tools are Gold to the Mechanic then Hours are Platinum to Drivers. Was that good Sure it was Jumpy!!!

davekc · Mar 30, 2014

Dynamite 1 said:
this pay change that alot of you will be going through in june or whenever panther is doing theres is getting alot of discussion which is, in my eyes not needed. its pretty simple, if you are going to lose money in any amount that you are currently earning then you have two choices. 1, look at the numbers and if is not significant to you then stay. 2 same as prior, if it is then leave. this is your business. run it and make a choice as to what is best for it. from what we have read as to what rates will be there are a few choices out there that will meet or beat the new pay. granted, it is hard to leave a carrier if you have some, lets say, history but business is business.

In this case, I think they are referring to the Fed as they went from a percentage to flat rate. As for Panther, I am not aware of any changes. Panther pays the mileage and dry run pay if a load cancels. They also cover any bonuses that were agreed to at the time of dispatch. Still not a great outcome if something cancels, but it does keep it from becoming a disaster.

Dynamite 1 · Mar 30, 2014

ya, i kinda posted on the wrong thread but left it as it will be seen. just a general thought on the whole rate change in general. i have heard panther is changing some of their rates also or did i hear wrong ???

davekc · Mar 30, 2014

Dynamite 1 said:
ya, i kinda posted on the wrong thread but left it as it will be seen. just a general thought on the whole rate change in general. i have heard panther is changing some of their rates also or did i hear wrong ???

Possibly for new people signing on but haven't heard anything else?

Dynamite 1 · Mar 30, 2014

i heard changes for DOD and surface fleet, everyone on flat rate fsc when contract expires !!

tenntrucker · Mar 30, 2014

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zorry · Mar 30, 2014

Is Load 1 looking at Flat Rate, too ?

JK.

tenntrucker · Mar 31, 2014

zorry said:
Is Load 1 looking at Flat Rate, too ?

JK.

Not that I'm aware of. If it did, I would be one of the first to dust off the parachute and start looking for a place to bail. I'm not driving for flat milage.

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Dynamite 1 · Mar 31, 2014

dont know in any of the posts how that question would even have came up but i can answer that question with a big " NO ". we actually lease to an owner who cares about his fleet and their success.

OntarioVanMan · Mar 31, 2014

I think the big "JK" under his post says it all......

..he had his poking stick out....

Dynamite 1 · Mar 31, 2014

OntarioVanMan said:
I think the big "JK" under his post says it all........he had his poking stick out....

just in case someone missed it. next thing you know, rumors.

zorry · Mar 31, 2014

Just Kidding. Joking around.
Just because John's a good guy doesn't mean he can't succumb to market pressures and trends.

After all, he's a businessman.

tenntrucker · Mar 31, 2014

zorry said:
Just Kidding. Joking around.
Just because John's a good guy doesn't mean he can't succumb to market pressures and trends.

After all, he's a businessman.

We all have to be.

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zorry · Mar 31, 2014

If John did go Flat Rate you all need to show your loyalty and respect by sticking it out and helping him through the tough patch.,

tenntrucker · Mar 31, 2014

zorry said:
If John did go Flat Rate you all need to show your loyalty and respect by sticking it out and helping him through the tough patch.,

Lets see how it works out for the loyal Fed o/o first.

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zorry · Mar 31, 2014

Not as loyal as most would suspect . IMHO

You got to run your business.

Tennesseahawk · Mar 31, 2014

tenntrucker said:
Not that I'm aware of. If it did, I would be one of the first to dust off the parachute and start looking for a place to bail. I'm not driving for flat milage.

And why's that? In my experience, flat rate takes away a huge part of the unknown, and makes it harder to be screwed.