As a driver for XPO Logistics ( formally Con-way ) , I believe in the saying , " a rising tide lifts all boats". It only can increase the great reputation of Old Dominion when they take a leadership role in hourly compensation. It will match the leadership position OD has in other parts of the industry AND it will prove some of the naysayers wrong that the spectacular operating ratios are built on the backs ( in part ) of the no - overtime system.
Personally you would think from a management standpoint that overtime would discourage excessive amounts of hours and encourage better management of personnel - it typically doesn't at the overtime paying companies , but if you get stuck at work it is nice to know you'll get payed a little more for your time.
And Song , I'm right there with you on the skilled trade - we are skilled ( some of us highly ) and should be classified that way.
What happens in California has a way of drifting across the country like the weather ( or those hologram stickers on everyone's tractors )
Maybe Old Dominion will be the tide that raises all of the other no - OT boats?