Big Truck Straight truck, What to expect?

[Sandoz_25]

I have a job lined up for 25 percent of the load as a company driver (ranging 1000 bucks per load +-) going to as far as 8 hours away cross border from where I live. How does that rate sound for a new inexperienced DZ driver? What are some things i need to expect? Any advice or things ill need to know before heading out on the road? i wont be paying for a truck or anything and Im in Ontario, Canada btw. Thanks in advance

 

[Treadmill]

I have a job lined up for 25 percent of the load as a company driver (ranging 1000 bucks per load +-) going to as far as 8 hours away cross border from where I live. How does that rate sound for a new inexperienced DZ driver? What are some things i need to expect? Any advice or things ill need to know before heading out on the road? Im in Ontario, Canada btw. Thanks in advance

Who is paying for fuel? The industry standard is 60/40 with the 60 going to the one who buys the he fuel and 40 going to the one who doesn’t. Do you have a FAST card, if not plan on getting one. Helps out at the border.

 

[Sandoz_25]

I have a job lined up for 25 percent of the load as a company driver (ranging 1000 bucks per load +-) going to as far as 8 hours away cross border from where I live. How does that rate sound for a new inexperienced DZ driver? What are some things i need to expect? Any advice or things ill need to know before heading out on the road? Im in Ontario, Canada btw. Thanks in advance

Who is paying for fuel? The industry standard is 60/40 with the 60 going to the one who buys the he fuel and 40 going to the one who doesn’t. Do you have a FAST card, if not plan on getting one. Helps out at the border.

yes i applied for a fast card, its taking ages though due to the government shutdown. And im not paying for fuel or any expenses, other than a phone plan.

 

[terryandrene]

Will you be driving 8 hours for $250 US or CDN? Are you then driving back 8 hours loaded for another 250 or driving 8 hours unpaid empty for another load? Are you getting empty miles deadhead pay? Are you paying tolls? Does the truck have a sleeper? Will you have a motel room in which to rest between 8 hr plus on duty times? Are you a W2 employee with benefits or designated as an independent contractor with zero benefits. If the latter you might want to ask for a minimum of 40% plus reimbursement of tolls and fuel; that would be the norm. Ask for a written contract !