This may come back to bite CRST by settling the suit. I agree with hobo on this one. I can't believe that we are in agreement on something. lol. There are a number of reasons why hourly pay is not a good idea when it comes to otr drivers. I touched on some of them on another post.

Its a shame but most of these OTR companies pay and treat their drivers like crap. I understand about the low rates and thats a reason for giving lower pay. Trucking companies are dog eat dog. They will cut each other rates intill there is nothing left. I never understood it.

One time about 2 years ago we had a big stone hauling job. The rate was 8.50/ton under the carrier that had it. He was looking for all the trucks he could find. This other bigger trucking compnay came in and low balled the rate too 7.95/ton. When they could have worked under the first carrier and been paid 8.50. But i guess they wanted the job to themselfs. Stuff like that blows my mind. Just another reason i got out of for-hire trucking.

Plus you think its bad now. Wait about 5-10 years. More and more Mexicans are coming up from Mexico. What do you think thats going to do for rates. I bet in 10years drivers are still going to be making what they are today. Maybe a penny or 2 more a mile. But thats about it.

Wow. I can't believe anyone picked up that lawsuit either, but I'd like to know how low their weekly wages were to warrant something like that. Then again, they agreed to it when they got hired.
As for getting paid for certain things like unloading the freight, I can understand that. For other things like opening doors, spotting trailers, etc., I think someone got greedy.
I can understand the need to be on line 4 for such, though, due to work comp. We've had cases of that happen, and the logbook gets checked. It's mostly while unloading freight that such things happen.

Never underestimate a West Virginian on a cause VPI Dark. Similar to a scorned woman VPI! LOL More later
about all of that. I just got back from retrieving a roll over down in southern Indiana.

Firstly....good to see ya again old amigo! Secondly, yes GHoBO the Brickyard invitation is absolutely positively still there. So much so, that I can't wait for you to take me upon it. We can do the 500 Hundred race also in addition to the 400. The NHRA US Nationals are just a few hundred yards to the west! The door is always wide open for you with plenty of coolers of Coors Light to ensure that the few days of our debauchery are indeed..........put to VERY good use. MackPuppy drag your ass down here too! GMAN doors always open for you. I'll easily find a safe place for that coolie carrier that you happen to be hooked to at the time! :)

So very nice to be trading barbs with all ya again! :roll3: Be back soon with more on the CRST coolie carrier actions: See below;

I am the "coolie carrier." Does that make any difference?

Absolutely makes no difference at all GMAN! I already have arrangements to "hide" that coolie carrier truck of yours north of Brownsburg, Indiana (I-74 MM66) then north 6 miles. We'll treat it like an ugly girlfriend.......just as long as my friends don't know!:cool:

Seriously though, yes, despite your unwavering yet misguided support of coolie carrier trucking.....I would be delighted if you would be able to find the time and go racing/some partying with the Belpre and GolfHobo.

Think of it this way GDAWG! How in the world could you turn down the opportunity of a full day of fast cars, pretty women, grilled steaks............................and witnessing our very own personal circus monkey (GolfHobo) launching onto one of his prodigious and historic benders whilest making a complete ass of himself..........yet again! You in GMAN? Since I will be fully compensated for my time taken off work at 100% and you won't. I feel it only fair that I buy the beer and the steaks. (plus the free parking to hide that coolie carrier of yours).

The potential exists that we might end up having to bail the Hobo out of the Marion County Jail at some point. What are friends for?

GMAN....IN? Golfhobo....IN?

Indy 500, Brickyard 400, NHRA Nationals. Let's do it.

Not much lead time required other than hiding that coolie carrier......... Can be done though GMAN! :o


BTW....Steve Fredog, MacPupster and others..........we'll get right back on track with this thread about sweat shop labor, coolie carrier trucking. Work 80 to 100, log 70, paid for 50! The Great COLDFROSTYMUG

The fast cars and steaks sound good. I will need to talk to my wife about the pretty women. :cool: