Load refusals
- Thread starter redytrk
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All in all, loads are taken into account on a load by load basis. This probably would not have been considered to be a load refusal against you with our company. However, if you were sitting for a length of time and the load may have brought you to a better freight lane, you may reconsider load offers like that, especially if the company pays you some deadhead pay.
Good question,
ABC
Good question,
ABC
My advise over the years to drivers and/or owner operators is "Be a businessman first, be a truck driver second".
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
>especially if the company pays you
>some deadhead pay.
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>Good question,
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>ABC
Yes the co does pay .15 per mi DH for excess over 100 mi.( "C" unit)This is a figure that has not changed in the 16 years I have been with them.I is not subject to the fuel surcharge but certianly should be.
>some deadhead pay.
>
>Good question,
>
>ABC
Yes the co does pay .15 per mi DH for excess over 100 mi.( "C" unit)This is a figure that has not changed in the 16 years I have been with them.I is not subject to the fuel surcharge but certianly should be.
I would think you would be. Fuel surcharge should be on a scale based on your vehicle size. Just my opinion. Never heard of a company charging their drivers for a refusal.
Seems like one would be flirting with IRS and labor issues. Maybe a recruiter question, but it would appear you are crossing the line from employee to independent contractor. If that is a item in a companies lease agreement I think I would look for another company.
Seems like one would be flirting with IRS and labor issues. Maybe a recruiter question, but it would appear you are crossing the line from employee to independent contractor. If that is a item in a companies lease agreement I think I would look for another company.
raceman
Veteran Expediter
I am unaware of any company putting that in up front agreement but I do know many companies do count those up. I bet I can guess who you drive for with a load offer like that. Someone else responded to you by saying, "Be a Business person first". That is how you must look at loads or you will have a tough time making it. Make personal notes as to why you have turned down offers. If someone ever throws a number in front of you showing your turn down rate, you can then show them why you turned something down. If it was always for good business reasons and they see that as a negitive, move. You don't need to be with them. If you turn down loads for less than good business, that is another story.raceman