Rookie Solo Driver Needs Advice!
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Aldaine..quitting isn't the answer. I started at .35 com...so .32 isn't that far off. I'm a little concerned that they haven't given you a bump up in pay after 4 months. Is there anything else you haven't said? Any performance issues. Late deliveries? If not, I would ask the new DM why your not getting the miles. Listen to what he or she tells you. Most of the others here will tell you to put on a solid year at your first company. I agree. Good luck!!
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
I had 1 late delivery I was 12 miles from the consignee and had to take a 30 minute break after running over 6 hrs on a high value load....no tickets no accidents...... got a 800 mile trip Monday 3 days to complete go there a day and a half early had to wait until appointment time... was called in 2do a random drug test (hair follicle and urine).. got a load Thursday 550 miles delivered today at 14:00 now sitting without preplan...
Consignee:
The customer the freight is being delivered to. Also referred to as "the receiver". The shipper is the customer that is shipping the goods, the consignee is the customer receiving the goods.
You may very well have a rookie DM who is still adapting to the system and getting their rhythm as they get to know their drivers. My advice would be to communicate well but be respectful as well. Turnover among dispatchers is almost as high as drivers as when you realize that they spend all day trying to service 40+ drivers who might be giving the poor guy hell every time they call isn't an easy thing to deal with. Try to see if you can get a few minutes to talk to him/her and let them know what you're capable of. Once you can build a good relationship I'm sure things will improve. If not, you may just have a dud dispatcher , it does happen.
Dispatcher:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.New Reply:
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After 4 months otr thinking of going to another company,probably local or regional or just quiting . at first everything was ok (not great but ok) until I got a new d.m my weekly miles were literally cut in 1/2... need advice from experienced truckers # is 32 cents per mile a fair starting pay ?(practical miles)
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.