Comments By Rich D.

If this was a fair paying industry retention would be higher. Company drivers against owner operators/ lease drivers mentalty has been the norm for decades. I don't understand a man that puts his truck on a company that has company trucks, and forced dispatch to boot, or a driver that rents a truck from a company.

I see in the future we all will be owner operators. Regulations are getting stiffer. Last year was a good year for owner operators because of fuel prices. That .80 cent + difference in diesel and gas doesn't mean a hill of beans in a regular slow market. I see surcharges disappearing and freight shifting to the big company that does it first.

What do you think of the transportation bill that has in it a guaranteed pay for drivers of all on-duty hours?

I think its wonderful but they wont pass it. I can see lobbyist right now putting a stake in it. Big trucking companies have big money they cut rates by depriving drivers of pay. Basically the industry has a revolving door. That's why all these companies hire all the time. Drivers recruiters make money on referrals and lies, companies get a tax break for the new hires. win win _ for them.

And in response to your thread title, I didn't find it a PITA when getting my hazmat.

Bit of a chip on your shoulder buddy.

The percentage pay I referred to is often spewed by you Pennsylvania and Ohio drivers. Matter of fact there are a bunch of companies that pay percentage in that region. 65k a year is not unreasonable even if you are a rookie.

Stop the hate driver I am going to turn my CB off now.

If you lease a truck your buying their equipment and paying their taxes. Not to mention big companies will govern the truck really slow 65 even 63 not to mention OBR's electronic logs.

Listen guys I know this is my first post I want you guys to work for your worth. I have a Twic hazmat with a clean record criminal and driving. I see too many drivers working for cheap. If your a simple OTR and no hazmat or twic you should be making 65k a year if not your underpaid. I wont settle for for no less than 65k w2 and no perdeim. Don't feel like a company is doing you a favor for working for them.

Stay away from the percentage pay also. If you break down percentage most likely the owner will take out for fuel truck note insurance etc. They tend to pay 1099 that means your paying full social security and medical insurance. I have in the past seen guy spew well I get my full money Uncle SAM will just have to figure whats his. Irs hunts them down and penalizes them. Its better to hire a cpa in the first place and pay quarterly.

I want to tell you your not worthless drive like so many companies treat you. As for joe blow on the street that smarts off to you tell them... You brought their gas and fed that a$$$