Driver Pay

4--eyes

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
I have a straight truck and want to put a driver in it(who I personally know), what percentage do you think is fair to pay so that I can retain a driver? Who pays fuel? Anything else?
 

bret

Veteran Expediter
Charter Member
As an owner you can do just about anything you want regarding expenses.
With the owner paying everything, %28-32 seems to be the norm. I spoke with a driver last week that pays for fuel, and he gets %50 of truck gross.
Having a driver pay for fuel benefits the owner because the driver usually drives slower (safer), with less over reving the motor. (easier on equipment).
Just my two cents worth.
 
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