What to Consider When Changing Trucking Companies
With industry average turnover tracking over one hundred percent, the chance that you will consider changing companies within the next twelve months is probable. Every company addresses money, miles and home time. However, the question remains, how do you know who is telling the truth? Following these simple guidelines will ensure that you are comparing companies on an even playing field.
Begin by asking for the average annual salary. Just asking for the base pay doesn’t always tell the entire story. The average annual salary will identify mileage expectations and how accessorial pay (load pay, layover pay, bonus pay, etc) will impact your salary. “Our average company driver will make approximately $65,000 this year while our owner operators will make $138,500, “ commented Barr-Nunn Director of Recruiting Doug Albrecht. “Our management team consistently monitors the average annual salary against national averages to ensure that the people who drive for us are receiving top pay.”
Next, ask what percentage of their drivers are home each week and the average amount of time they spend at home. Companies that are dedicated to meeting home time needs, track home time needs. If you do not get a definitive answer, you might want to consider a different company. “We understand all drivers are different and Barr-Nunn is flexible enough to accommodate the different needs for pay and home time,” continued Albrecht.
Finally, you should talk to several of their drivers. Do not limit your questions to just pay, ask how they are being treated. Do they struggle to get home? Do they fight payroll every week to get what they have earned? Make sure drivers are telling you the same things the recruiters are. Companies who provide an environment of driver support and respect, in turn, receive loyalty and admiration from their drivers.
To find out more about the driving opportunities at
Barr-Nunn, call 866.267.2324.
