[jacy3]

Hi,

I'm new to this board. I work for an LTL firm that is seeking owner operators, and the company is seeking information about what is important to the o/o.

If you were considering working for a company, what do you realistically want them to offer you in compensation and benefits? What are dealbreakers for you?

Thanks in advance for the information.

Jacy

[Red Clay Rambler]

Welcome to the board.

Non-forced dispatch, freedom to choose loads, choice of loads when possible, is a reason that many owner/operators buy their own trucks. The ability to make a decent living with better-than-average home time. Not sure how that would work with your operation.

These days, a company that I could lease to that offered an option to purchase group health insurance through them would be a BIG plus, assuming premiums were somewhat reasonable. I realize that might be difficult for some companies, but it would be a big attraction to me.

Be willing to provide applicants with a copy of the lease agreement before they are expected to sign it (time to review it.) Not doing so is a deal-breaker for me.

Those are a few that would be important to me.

[solo379]

Freedom, honesty, money! Not necessarily in this particular order, but "all included"! :wink: 8)

[no_worries]

LTL, I assume you're running designated lanes then between terminals or contracted customers? If so, my priorities would be pay and non-forced dispatch. Pay me good money and let me run how hard I want.

[BanditsCousin]

I agree with Solo, but more money can balance out a lack of the other two (sometimes) :wink:

[tracer]

Originally Posted by jacy3

Hi,

I'm new to this board. I work for an LTL firm that is seeking owner operators, and the company is seeking information about what is important to the o/o.

If you were considering working for a company, what do you realistically want them to offer you in compensation and benefits? What are dealbreakers for you?

Thanks in advance for the information.

Jacy

1. Fair sharing of all loads: no favorites!
2. 100% of the fuel surcharge must go to truck owner-operators
3. Fair accounting/bookkeeping: if a trucker has earned it, you pay it
4. Loads must allow reasonable time for delivery: no 1,500 mi loads that need to be done in 1.5 days

[BigDiesel]

Not leasing on to a company for one...