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tntguy · Dec 10, 2012

Just starting into this business has a team driver for an O/O. He says he will pay a 60/40 spilt. Just wondering if this is better than pay per mile. He also says drivers pay for nothing, he pays all truck expenses.(After reading a few post on here I am wondering what I am getting my self into lol

) Just wanted to get your guys opinion's ...Thanks

piattteam · Dec 10, 2012

60/40, he pays all truck expenses and fuel, seems the norm.

highway star · Dec 10, 2012

piattteam said:
60/40, he pays all truck expenses and fuel, seems the norm.

Depends on which way the 60/40 goes. When the driver gets 60, the driver pays for fuel. If the owner gets 60, the owner pays for fuel.

Wolfeman68 · Dec 10, 2012

We pay 40/60. At 60/40, you're usually paying for the fuel.

Make sure there is a contract and read it carefully to see exactly what you're responsible for. No contract, walk away.

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xiggi · Dec 10, 2012

Whoever pays for fuel should also get the fuel surcharge. You should also get 100 percent of extras like hand unload, delay, layover, etc regardless of fuel.

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Steady Eddie · Dec 10, 2012

60/40 as a team? So you get 30%. If lead driver is there, your team mate, he may get 35% and 25% goes to you. If you and team mate pays fuel, that % to you goes down even more. Contract, contract, contract. I'm greedy, I want 100% moneies, freedom, and yes...exspenses.

Good Luck.

zorry · Dec 10, 2012

I think it's unusual that lead driver gets more money. Whatever power you get by being lead driver is generally payment enough.

cheri1122 · Dec 10, 2012

Are there many unrelated teams in expedite? I would guess there aren't, which makes the concept of 'lead driver' moot.
[Moot, of course, is always the lead driver.]