Originally Posted by trucking97

mail contractors and pat salmon tried to stop paying their employers for those things but the union made them pay you.

Yeah, union is the way to go. Most OTR drivers don't want unions. And that's exactly why they sit around for no money.

[Justme2]

so how can you find out what your company is supposed to actually pay

[Brian Junior]

Originally Posted by trucking97

coldfrosty mug i disagree. i haul mail and we get paid for loading unloading fueling, and even breaks. mail contractors and pat salmon tried to stop paying their employers for those things but the union made them pay you. from what i know once you touch that truck you are on the clock until you finish your run. if you think that i am lying apply to one of those companies and once you are hired ask for a copy of the contract they must give it to you there's no disputing it. i know for sure because i turned to job offers from pat salmon and both times they showed me the contracts

I can witness that is true. My friend drives for them so he told that he is payed for everything.