I calculated the pay for 6 different runs , comparing the flat mileage rate to the percentage based pay scale. Based on what I saw, hold off on signing the new contract. 4 of the 6 runs paid considerably less at the percentage rate, and 2 paid slightly better at the mileage rate.
The method I used was to call the fleet planner/dispatcher, and request the customer base charge on live loads, and look at what the base pay to the truck was at the percentage rate, and compare it to what it would pay me at the mileage rate.
Individual customer rates, and freight lanes probably will drive the rate you would be paid under the percentage rate.
Since I've been affiliated with Roberts Express, and up into the Fed Ex takeover, it will surprise no one who has been in the business with similar years to say that there has never been a time, at least to my memory, when any pay changes have ever benefited the contractor. Well, duh.
The method I used was to call the fleet planner/dispatcher, and request the customer base charge on live loads, and look at what the base pay to the truck was at the percentage rate, and compare it to what it would pay me at the mileage rate.
Individual customer rates, and freight lanes probably will drive the rate you would be paid under the percentage rate.
Since I've been affiliated with Roberts Express, and up into the Fed Ex takeover, it will surprise no one who has been in the business with similar years to say that there has never been a time, at least to my memory, when any pay changes have ever benefited the contractor. Well, duh.
