Because the phrase "bed-in" makes people think of Yoko Ono, and nobody wants to do that.

Just like it is my right in this free country to point and laugh at each and every one of them.

 

My truck was shut down half the day for repairs today. Then tomorrow I have to drive 2hrs to drop the trailer at our yard and go home until sometime Wednesday.

Does that count for anything?

 

Heartland express O/O = base pay $.95 GREEN MILE$ $.99

Jb Hunt = 90 cpm

Schneider = 90 cpm

Crete O/O = from .86 to 1.50 but it is a sliding scale with the least pay at the higher mileage.

Now what was this about cheap freight???? Sorry not really busting on you but these rates for an O/O will only drive him into the poor house.

 

:evil: You pansy's... I've been on strike ALL MONTH...already. :?





Doh!....wouldja lookit the time...gotta go ----->

 

Well I travel a 30 mile section of I75 on my way to and from work each day. From the amount of trucks on the road this morning I guess this must be some kind of "rolling" shut-down / strike. :lol:

 

Madonna.

Mail my check, please. :P

There is a significant difference between independents and large companies. $.95 a mile sucks if you're paying for everything. But if you are leased to a large company that is covering all your other costs (plates, licensing, permits, IFTA, liability, etc.) it evens things out significantly and then becomes a choice for a successful O/O.

I guarantee you that any of the big companies have numerous O/O's leased to them that are doing as well as the best Independents out there. By the same token, there are also many O/O's leased to large companies that are losing their shirts like many poorly run independents.

In the end, the only difference is that when leased to a company, you don't have to worry about the "cheap" freight. You're getting paid the same regardless of what the company bid for the run. However, a company leased O/O still has to:

1. Run compliant.

2. Don't speed

3. Reduce idling.

If he doesn't, he'll fail just like an independent that doesn't follow those three rules.

 

:roll: :? :withstupid:

 

http://www.nbc5i.com/news/15756828/d...l?dl=mainclick

 

Well Rev. V. I apologize to everyone then. I haven't officially striked today, even tho I agree SOMETHING needs to be done as well, but I'm not running today. I've been home for a little over 3 weeks now due to a fractured elbow and a shattered wrist.

My heart goes out to all the independants, but I do agree with Twilight Flyer's signature. As I company driver I run 68 mph, 5% idle time (per month) and run compliant. I have no thought on how we can lower the fuel prices.....so I'll just keep my mouth shut. :wink:

 

I think several people here need to re-read the original post. I was calling for a strike against the strikers, accomplished by running profitably today and every day.