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Anyone know how a driver's estimated work day plan is formulated? (over/under "plan")
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<blockquote data-quote="JL 0513" data-source="post: 1207644" data-attributes="member: 50088"><p><strong>Re: Anyone know how a driver's estimated work day plan is formulated? (over/under "pl</strong></p><p></p><p>So I guess no one knows. Perhaps asking if anyone knows the "formula" for our daily allowance is unreasonable. I wouldn't expect anyone to know the mathematics involved.</p><p></p><p>I'm just curious about what basic elements are weighed. Anyone able to give a serious answer?</p><p></p><p>For example, is the weight of the packages considered at all? If not, how can an allowance be determined fairly if one load happens to have many 50+ lb industrial packages while another guy's load consists of mostly 5-10 lb packages which are much quicker to unload and carry? </p><p></p><p>Another example? Some geographical areas are set up in a nice squared grid pattern making stops very efficient. Other areas are curvy maze like layouts forcing you to go up and down the same roads 2-3 times essentially driving in circles. </p><p> </p><p>Maybe there isn't some complex formula? Maybe routes are all established and given an allowance based on slight volume differences day to day? </p><p></p><p>Sorry if I seem to be thinking to deep into this. I'm a curious dude.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL 0513, post: 1207644, member: 50088"] [b]Re: Anyone know how a driver's estimated work day plan is formulated? (over/under "pl[/b] So I guess no one knows. Perhaps asking if anyone knows the "formula" for our daily allowance is unreasonable. I wouldn't expect anyone to know the mathematics involved. I'm just curious about what basic elements are weighed. Anyone able to give a serious answer? For example, is the weight of the packages considered at all? If not, how can an allowance be determined fairly if one load happens to have many 50+ lb industrial packages while another guy's load consists of mostly 5-10 lb packages which are much quicker to unload and carry? Another example? Some geographical areas are set up in a nice squared grid pattern making stops very efficient. Other areas are curvy maze like layouts forcing you to go up and down the same roads 2-3 times essentially driving in circles. Maybe there isn't some complex formula? Maybe routes are all established and given an allowance based on slight volume differences day to day? Sorry if I seem to be thinking to deep into this. I'm a curious dude. [/QUOTE]
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