Yeah, I get paid 3 1/2 cents more per mile for hazmat. I haven't had to pull any though because my co driver lacks the endorsement. I fully understand your point. I agree, those loads should pay significantly more due to the danger involved.
I'm using a garmen which serves its purpose "BUT," it has certain cities that it seems to have a hard time with. Oddly enough Kansas City gets the garmen crossed up terribly and not surprising is New York City.
yeah, been sleeping at every chance I get. The first day was kind of an adrenaline rush so sleeping/napping was not easily achieved.
Sitting in west Memphis hoping for one of those random calls. Full stomach and eight hours of sleep and I'm ready to roll.
Oh man, I looked up that company and with five trucks they are loaded with DOT violations. kinda weird how their violations were posted online but there they were and it seems like it's not a good fit for a new Otr driver. Also, the guy that they wanted me to team up with doesn't want to team...
Talked to a gentleman today that has no affiliation with Panther and although we haven't discussed anything other than I will be on % rather than ppm, he was open to discussing what they typically receive per mile and I quote him at between " 1.50 to 3.00 per mile."
This is substantially higher...
:confused: Well received one phone call today and was offered a driving team position and would receive .24 per mile and we pay fuel. Wouldn't tell me their location or which company they are. He kept representing himself only as "Panther expedite."
Something didn't seem right about this...
The girl was the first one. I was only given able to reach one driver to speak to. So three if you include the girl and the guy with no phone number. Maybe I didn't explain clearly up above.
With the first one being the girl, I was simply inquiring about the job at first so packing my bags...