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Attention to detention: Solutions to the problem of uncompensated time, part 2
Many carriers have moved in in the direction of time-based pay systems with hourly detention-pay plans, including small fleets; some strategies for detention-rate negotiations take shape.
October 28, 2013
Voices
Readers split on government, industry solutions to detention
Though all recognize the problem, grown ever more onerous with further restrictions on drivers’ hours with the new rules. Here, find a round-up of views and some examples of detention success.
September 6, 2013
Business
Owner-operators: Master the credit game
With some lenders warming up to owner-operators, don’t miss the chance to improve your rating and save thousands of dollars in interest payments.
February 28, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Big fleet earnings could mean bigger paychecks
Carriers who have seen big growth over the last year could be passing some of it on to owner-operators.
April 20, 2012
Business
Marten ups detention pay
Driver detention pay has been increased $2, making the pay $17 per hour, Mondovi, Wis.-based Marten Transport announced. The increase applies to drivers who have to wait more than two hours to be loaded or unloaded at customer locations. Any driver identified as consistently having extreme detention issues will continue to earn $20 per hour. […]
March 21, 2012
Business
Fleet Focus
Truckers and carriers receive recognition and awards.
December 1, 2011
Business
Marten ups pay 5 cents per mile
Owner-operators’ pay has been increased 5 cents per mile for hauls 151-800 miles, Mondovi, Wis.-based Marten Transport announced. This rate increase is the third such made in the last five months. For details, visit Marten Transport Ltd.
October 19, 2011
Business
Payday
Carriers chase after a diminished pool of owner-operator candidates with higher pay, bonuses and more compensation options.
October 1, 2011
Business
Fleet Focus
Truckers and carriers receive recognition and awards.
October 1, 2011
Business
Marten hauls 9/11 beams to memorial
The carrier wrapped the trailer with a vinyl sign that recognizes Southern Mississippi’s Sports Security program and makes tribute to Sept. 11.
September 2, 2011
Business
Marten institutes detention pay
Drivers who arrive on time and are delayed by a shipper or receiver for more than two hours over the scheduled delivery time will be paid for the detention effective July 1, Marten Transport said. The rates are $12 per hour for company drivers and $20 per hour for owner-operators for every hour detained beyond […]
July 1, 2011
Business
Fleet Focus
Truckers and carriers receive recognition and awards.
July 1, 2011
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