I agree. It seems slow compared to last year at this time.
In my opinion we still have one of the highest mileage pay rates and hourly paid rates and it is near the top as far as LTL carriers go. I know a couple other LTL's pay about $1 more per hour but they don't get time and a half after 8 hours.
The first raise will be the cost of health insurance. The second will be our hourly pay which as usual will be just enough to pay for the higher insurance effectively negating an actual raise.
Don't be surprised if you don't have insurance. Cheaper for them to pay the fine for each employee then the actual employee. Then the socialist in office can then fine YOU for not having insurance. Collectible thru your income tax return, VIA the IRS....hmmm aren't I just a ray of sunshine today...thank you Obamanites.
They might not get time and a half,but they get more hours. In thke lower wage area we are nowhere near the top ,and in my area people don't get much OT anyways. You would think in my area since they keep OT in check they could afford to pay us $24.50 an hour. That's our competitor average in my area,and we make $22.65.
Driver you just be glad they let you run there old worn out iron around town to pick up there freight!! You should feel a sensation when you put your purple pajamas on!!! Those drivers at the competitors dont get those benefits whatsoever!!!
maybe...the line haul guys I have talked to wish it were Overnite againUps freight is the highest in the LTL world and yes we get paid overtime after 8.
Well hell, RC wishes it were Viking again!