Semper Fi Devildog.....more on that later!
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Have a few questions for any of you superior guys ...
Uniforms ? ( hope so)
Fuel stops? ( pilot, loves etc)
Insurance good ? ( health family covg)
They say mileage pay is 41.5 ?
Drop 20 birth 10 hr pay 13.??
Logging ??? Hopefully they don't try to kill you do they give plenty of time from point A to B ? ( not a truckstop junkie just like to stay compliant)
Assigned trucks ?
Showers? Terminals ( do they have. Any)
What's your over all view of company ( positive or neg)
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I'm sure you hit all of the info I had at the front but it's here again after I throw in my .02 worth...
I've been here since July 31, 2006 and not going anywhere! I can't add much to what everyone else contributed with the exception of my personal experiences here........
Thanks to all the other guys for helping to fill in the blanks and answer questions
In a nutshell I'm extremely happy here. Number one reason is that Superior has always worked with me from the beginning on taking the time off that I need. Outstanding, particularly since I must take equal home time between FL and IN. I get no grief whatsoever over what my personal situation dictates and I honestly doubt there are any other companies out here (besides another chem tank outfit) who would allow me the leeway I require. Anyway, with that said, I think that from what you've said in your posts we should be a good fit for you. Memphis may very well work for you, and if I remember correctly I think Nashville is primarily local and dedicated trucks.
As for running the system the other members of the gang here can help out far better than I, as I've been running on a dedicated fleet since Nov. 2007. In the system you should have no problems whatsoever making a good income and getting good home time. It just all depends on how hard you want to work, how much home time you desire, and how well you learn the system here. Keep us posted on how things work out for you. Hopefully you will be joining us here as a member of the Superior family soon.
My personal stats as a driver here at Superior Carriers (July 31, 2006 to January 4, 2009)
Gross Pay: $128,371.71 (All taxable gross pay as a company driver and post-expense pay as an I/C)
Hub miles: 258,697 (Avg.: .496/mile)
Days Working: 591 (66%)
Days Home: 306 (34%)
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Here's the rundown on the basic pay package for company drivers again............
Mileage pay (Practical Route Miles):
.415 Loaded/.34 Empty.
Loading/Unloading Pay (All live loads):
$20 first 2 hours, then $13.30/hour.
Drop/Hook Pay (For load pickups/drops):
$10.
Note...if a driver is delayed more than an hour during a drop and hook at a customer due to the load not being ready, waiting for security, paperwork, sample results, etc. then the driver will be paid the $20 live load flat rate, then hourly as necessary.
Dispatch Delay Pay: (paid from 0800-1700 Local time)
$13.30/hour.
Paid when at a terminal location and no load is available to either hook up to or, to go and live load at a customer.
Tank Wash Pay:
$20.
Note...almost all tank washes involve dropping the dirty tank and/or hooking a clean tank during which the driver is paid according to the hourly rate. If the driver is required to wait for their assigned tank to be cleaned then the driver will be paid the $20 tank wash flat rate.
Breakdown Pay:
$13.30/hour.
Breakdown pay will be paid immediately upon breakdown and is paid until the driver goes into a hotel if necessary due to an extended breakdown situation, then will go on layover pay schedule.
Sleeper Berth Pay:
$10/night for every night spent away from home terminal.
NYC Pay (per load going in or coming out):
$50
Canada Border Crossing Pay (per loaded crossing):
$15 first hour, then $13.30/hour.
Local Pay (Loads under 76 miles of domiciled terminal. Also, 51% of your loads must be "local" to be paid this rate, otherwise will be paid the normal hourly rate.):
$16.54/hour.
Layover Pay (after 15 hours):
$13.30/hour ($106.40 each full paid 8-hour period). First fifteen hours free, then paid eight, then ten free, then paid eight, etc if necessary. Hotel authorized for extended situations.
Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay, Jury Duty Pay:
$106.40/day.
Eight major holidays, one floating holiday, and three days for funeral of family member.
Personal Days (after 30 days):
$106.40/day.
0-3 years: 2 days per year.
3+ years: 5 days per year.
Note...driver can "bank" up to thirty days.
Training Pay (Depending upon experience):
Experienced drivers: $13.30/hour all on-duty hours.
Inexperienced drivers: $100/day for up to six weeks, as deemed necessary by trainer.
Also, within sixty (60) days of hire, driver must attend the company's five-day safety and orientation course in Kingsport, TN. Driver will be provided company-paid lodging and paid $100/day training pay. If driver fails course they will be immediately terminated and not eligible for re-hire.
Vacation Pay:
$793.92/week (48 hours x 16.54/hour).
2 Weeks at 1 year.
3 weeks at 8 years.
4 weeks at 16 years.
5 weeks at 24 years.
Time Off:
5-7 days out, 1-2 days in unless driver requests to stay out longer.
Insurance (after 30 days):
Health, Dental, and Prescription Insurance:
Single plan $18/week, $250 deductible.
Family plan $37/week, $500 deductible.
Life, Short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance are paid for by the company.
Vision Insurance:
Not available.
401k Plan (Open enrollment every quarter. Company automatically enrolls driver at 3% unless other amount requested or driver declines enrollment):
Company matches 50% up to a max of $600 annually. Immediate vesting.
Profit Sharing Plan (After 1 year)
Vested after seven years.
Hope this helps you out some, feel free to give me a call anytime if you have any questions (sent ya a pm). Be safe and good luck!
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skywalker
