Yeah Max, I can see where that pay policy can be abused. Unfortunately that is what happens when a few screw things up for the majority. Oh well, roll on.
Sounds like you've got the right attitude to take with your boss! Hopefully they'll keep you rolling... and happy in your work!
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So as many of you know I was reciving a flat day rate for working in the oil fields up here in Pennsylvania. Well as of yesterday we just got switched to being paid by the load. Overall it will even out to the same amount of money. But it sure was nice to know what I was getting paid every single week rather I only had 5 loads or 15 loads.
The real reason I started this topic is for why they had to change it. It's because drivers took advantage of it. If you made yourself avalible to work that day you got paid rather they had a load for you to do or not. You were supposed to make yourself available for 12 hours usually in the 6am to 6pm or the 6pm to 6am.
But some drivers would call in do one load that would take 4-6 hours then they would "disapear." They wouldn't call in for another load. So they changed us to being paid by the load. Overall ill make pretty much the same but it's going to be up and down. I liked the consistency of knowing what my check was every week. But.. people just took advantage of it and ruind it for all of us who put in an honest days work.
Sorry for this rant.. but sometimes you just need to vent.
I love this job I really do... also for all this wondering I made it back from Laredo safe. I sure did love that small taste of the true OTR lifestyle. Told my boss as long as he pays me I'll do that run from Wisconsin to Laredo then back up to PA as many times as he wants. Sounds like he likes that idea so I may be doing that run again this week. I loved the opportunity I had to just be on the open road. Hopefully I can do it again. Hahhaha
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.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated