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Originally Posted by Taz
Thanks for the tip movinit, Ill look into them.
Classic the main problem with Werner is .26cpm and the lack of miles. My loads are never late , Ive never gone into log violation yet Im not getting enough miles. I dont know of too many drivers that would deal with a $5oo wk paycheck for too long. I dont wanto be a job hopper but I do have a family to support.
I have no driving experience . . . so take the advice for what it's worth.
Before jumping, consider the total costs involved. What will your bottom line for 2007 be if you stay? What will it be if you jump? Generally, you will earn more by
not jumping unless you're really getting hosed by an unfair pay structure.
Looked at another way, if you do jump ship, at least do it with the understanding that it may not help your family's financial situation for a while.
I've been hammering at the
seasonal lack of miles and business for weeks now, trying to understand it for myself.
I still don't. I can't get enough drivers to respond to make a fair assessment of whether there is a slow down, whether it is seasonal-related or economics-related.
But from what I read, it appears that we're in a slump and all companies are slower than normal. Freight is slow right now (it seems).
Have you taked to management at Werner? Other more experienced Werner drivers? Is this normal for them? Have they seen this happen before/ What do they expect for '07?
And again . . . I'm a total newbie to the industry . . . not speaking from experience.