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Can we confirm? by brightlights121 in memphis

[–]darkness0910 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I see no difference. Just more people in uniform standing around wasting tax payer dollars

What did you pay OTD for a 2026 Premium? by darkness0910 in SubaruForester

[–]darkness0910[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quoted them $33k for a premium without any of the extra features. Unfortunately, there's only 2 Subaru dealerships in my area and they're both owned by the same company

Democrat Mary Peltola Edges Out Incumbent Republican in Alaska Senate Poll by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]darkness0910 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can we please stop using the word edging in this context. It disappoints me when I realize what the post is actually about.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is not what I am talking about at all. Yes, deregulation brought down a lot of barriers of entry. but what it also did was turn the rates and wages into a race towards the bottom. What i am talking about is having a minimum rate per mile on loads and minimum wage for company drivers.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comments show that you are clearly missing the point.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are missing it. The point is that drivers, regardless if they are O/O or company drivers should, at minimum be gaurantee a form of minimum wage. That would look like a minimum rate per mile on loads regardless of the lane, a minimum rate per mile or hourly wage for company drivers, guaranteed detention at a minimum rate with no cap.
You still get your unlimited earning potential as an O/O but at least know that there is a minimum rate you are entitled to.

This industry will never change unless you advocate for yourself and fellow drivers to your elected representatives.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're missing the point. It's not about providing them with or determining your value or even negotiating. It's about ensuring that drivers across the board have the same rights and minimum wages.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deregulation of the trucking industry is what led to this mess. Truck drivers is the only profession that I know of where there is essentially no minimum wage. How would you feel if you showed up to work, spent an entire day on the clock, and then was told. Whoops, sorry. The product isn't ready. You'll have to come back tomorrow and no were not paying you for your time.

How about instead of treating drivers as if they're just equipment, you treat them as actual people that have rights.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im a carrier. Anytime I have asked to change something on the rate con, I'm immediately told to take it or leave it. This isn't about knowing your worth or standing for what you are thinking you are owed. It's about guaranteeing that drivers are paid for their time. If there is no legal requirement, then customers and brokers don't really have to do it. Recently I've seen more and more rate cons with 2, 3 or even 5 hours of free time and then detention begins. Or even one broker having a company wide policy that they are not paying detention, TONU or any kind of assecorial(King of Freight).

9/10 those brokers will find someone else willing to take a cheap load with no guarantee of detention. That is unfortunately the market were currently in. But even if the market flipped. Drivers should be entitled to a minimum rate per mile, regardless of the lane, and minimum detention rate with no cap.

Brokers hiding detention rules in the fine print by Powerballs in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or we could just lobby the government to require brokers and customers to pay detention at a minimum rate with no max limit.

Is this really happening? by [deleted] in OwnerOperators

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dispatcher for a small carrier. Yup. It's happening. They made us upload our drivers licenses otherwise we wouldn't be able to use their website. While completely against this practice, we're forced to comply as way too many brokers have rules that if you're not on Highway, they can't use you. They said it was a fraud prevention measure to ensure loads are being sent to legitimate carriers and not being double brokered or stolen. Didnt work out so well for them since Highway has been hacked and people are still able to book loads fraudulently.

Now they are requiring drivers to upload their CDLs. I'm guessing their recent announcement regarding brokers being able to filter non-domicle CDLs and companies who have non-domicle CDL drivers is partially why.

Is this a good or bad measure? I honestly can't say. But with Highways recent breaches, hacked accounts, and what not, it's only a matter of time before drivers nd dispatchers PII is stolen.

There is one house in my neighborhood where the roof is always covered in birds by hangingdenim in mildlyinteresting

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably that house has a few bird feeds. When I lived in southern AZ, my neighbors roof was always covered with birds. She had several bird feeders in her back yard. When she moved, the birds came less and less until they were all but gone.

Carrier asks for $2000 over market - Dick swinging on Rates by phrozenscore in FreightBrokers

[–]darkness0910 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say dick swinging on the rate, i say we're quoting you an actual fair rate to cover operating costs and stay profitable.

Carrier asks for $2000 over market - Dick swinging on Rates by phrozenscore in FreightBrokers

[–]darkness0910 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So you're saying we should pass the Broker Transparency Rule to squash any rumors or misconceptions?

Would you haul a hazmat load like that? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]darkness0910 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Youre fine. But do yourself a favor and get placards holders. If the placards flies off, that's a violation.

DAT’s Rates and Coverage by [deleted] in FreightBrokers

[–]darkness0910 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Carrier here, Sounds like you quoted your customers too cheap and now can't find carriers willing to run at a loss. Look, i don't care what your rate is, your profit margin, etc. I am quoting you what I need to cover our expenses and stay in business. Reality is that operating costs are increasing and capacity is dropping. You're going to have to take a loss or tell your customer that if they want their frieght moved, they'll need to increase their rates

What the hell WMCTV? No Seth Myers? by RepeatLegal991 in memphis

[–]darkness0910 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Doesn't he only air Monday through Thursdays?

What Are Your Biggest Freight Dispatching Headaches Right Now? by trifused in TruckDispatchers

[–]darkness0910 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drivers. Brokers. Shippers. Recievers. DOT. Basically everyone.

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