R&L | Think they could spare it?

[shadowr434]

So, they announce the increase early and despite being below almost all our competition, the managed to only give us a Dollar. That won't even come close to covering the cost-of-living increases.

 

[1984Sideways]

Sell the place lock stock and barrel. By the time they make a dollar....

 

[R&L_P&D]

Stay tuned for the mass exodus...A lot of our competitors gonna get some highly experienced drivers... Most were just hanging on thinking this was gonna be the year we went back near the top.

 

[Frootloop]

I guess the 23,000 gallon fuel spill in Wilmington maybe put a damper on things, that was a painful article to read.

 

[shadowr434]

Now the latest is that linehaul got 15 percent. Thats another swift kick in the cojones for the city drivers. Nice for the linehaul but seriously, we are all suffering out here.

 

[Warlock]

I guess the 23,000 gallon fuel spill in Wilmington maybe put a damper on things, that was a painful article to read.

Howd that one happen?

 

[ltl1]

So whats that bring your hr wage to?

 

[Recap Slinger]

Howd that one happen?

A company that was cleaning the tank forgot to tighten everything back down before they filled it.

 

[Recap Slinger]

So whats that bring your hr wage to?

$31.72 here in the Southeast

 

[shadowr434]

$32.99 in the northeast. Well under most of the competition up here plus most of them have some form of time and a half too.

 

[mud]

A company that was cleaning the tank forgot to tighten everything back down before they filled it.

Lawsuit filed against R&L Carriers for diesel spill that contaminated waterways

A lawsuit has been filed against R&L Carriers Inc. accusing the company of negligence in a diesel spill that leaked into nearby Dutch Creek and killed 2,000 aquatic animals.

www.wcpo.com

 

[Warlock]

$32.99 in the northeast. Well under most of the competition up here plus most of them have some form of time and a half too.

The FedWrex barn not too far from us pays it but they try to make sure nobody gets any. From what I hear they’ll pull ya off yer run if yer gettin close and/or give ya the day off

Too much weird :: goes on at the other companys to wanna jump ship over that, like the damn two seniority lists, rebid runs every 6 months, and havin to deal with slip seating. If thats the price to pay for T-1/2, Ill pass

 

[truckinforcash]

The FedWrex barn not too far from us pays it but they try to make sure nobody gets any. From what I hear they’ll pull ya off yer run if yer gettin close and/or give ya the day off

Too much weird **** goes on at the other companys to wanna jump ship over that, like the damn two seniority lists, rebid runs every 6 months, and havin to deal with slip seating. If thats the price to pay for T-1/2, Ill pass

Amen to that. Lots of other perks at R+L, and the fact they don’t micromanage, at least at most terminals, makes it worth it. We’re basically our own bosses out there.

 

[Recap Slinger]

$32.99 in the northeast. Well under most of the competition up here plus most of them have some form of time and a half too.

We’re right in line with everybody else here give or take a few cents. We’ve actually had 3 FedEx guys come on board here because they can make more here. They said they weren’t allowing them to go over 40 hrs a week, so no OT. We’ve also had 2 Estes guys start recently. Both guys had been there 15+ years, and tired of the local TM’s crap. They’re both as happy as can be here, and seem to be good guys.

 

[ltlfan]

Now the latest is that linehaul got 15 percent. Thats another swift kick in the cojones for the city drivers. Nice for the linehaul but seriously, we are all suffering out here.

Does anyone know linehaul mileage pay in Texas?

 

[steercrazee]

Stay tuned for the mass exodus...A lot of our competitors gonna get some highly experienced drivers... Most were just hanging on thinking this was gonna be the year we went back near the top.

I wouldn't leave just yet. Most other places are not really hiring like they were. The economy is terrible. R & L is still better than most truck load companies.

 

[steercrazee]

Amen to that. Lots of other perks at R+L, and the fact they don’t micromanage, at least at most terminals, makes it worth it. We’re basically our own bosses out there.

R & L is pretty laid back.

 

[Streaker69]

I wouldn't leave just yet. Most other places are not really hiring like they were. The economy is terrible. R & L is still better than most truck load companies.

That post is over 2 years old...a little late on the advice

 

[Songremainsthesame]

A company that was cleaning the tank forgot to tighten everything back down before they filled it.

The company that cleaned it should be on the hook for that…

 

[Jaloc]

I wouldn't leave just yet. Most other places are not really hiring like they were. The economy is terrible. R & L is still better than most truck load companies.

Save up some vacation time so if you don't like new job can still come back. Always leave for new a trucking job in the spring buildup some seniority before it gets slow for the winter.