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<blockquote data-quote="HomeDelivery" data-source="post: 1042997" data-attributes="member: 33696"><p>1: a sup is when the regular route have too many stops to fit into the vehicle or too much workload for that regular driver. So you add a supplemental to help the regular driver from "burning out" & quitting the job on the spot. </p><p></p><p>it pays less or you barely break even operating a supplemental; if you have a runner-gunner type of driver, though, you can get a little profit. usually run with rental vehicles because you don't get extra $ for having the FedEx logo vehicle on that route</p><p></p><p>2: i know of a few contractors that strictly just runs their operations from the desk; some hire "managers" to make sure the vehicles, drivers, their paperwork are running smoothly on a daily basis</p><p></p><p>3: HD is the EASIEST opco in comparison; if you have competent drivers, they can just come in everyday & setup n' go by themselves with little involvement from you. if you have drivers with the bare minimum skillset & causes mis-deliveries and disputed claims, well you get what you paid for!</p><p></p><p>4: depends on the service area & driver... too many variables for each & has to be tailored accordingly to it & is ever-changing. Ground is more stable in this arena since they have a tighter service area vs HD</p><p></p><p>5: based on my experience, rural areas & those furthest from the terminal are usually the ones with the headaches. Also, "ghetto" areas where you can't driver-release the stops or risk too many disputed claims. in those cases, a paid salary day vs by-the-stop pay will be beneficial in trying to keep a driver happy on these areas</p><p></p><p>6: see #4</p><p></p><p>contractors now busy with juggling peak volume & hiring for supplementals right now & hopefully they'll pop in to add their 2 cents</p><p></p><p>they're wondering why i'm not an owner-op yet because no isp is considered in my state (but these guys are merging together to make the 3-route minimum anyways, just in case)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HomeDelivery, post: 1042997, member: 33696"] 1: a sup is when the regular route have too many stops to fit into the vehicle or too much workload for that regular driver. So you add a supplemental to help the regular driver from "burning out" & quitting the job on the spot. it pays less or you barely break even operating a supplemental; if you have a runner-gunner type of driver, though, you can get a little profit. usually run with rental vehicles because you don't get extra $ for having the FedEx logo vehicle on that route 2: i know of a few contractors that strictly just runs their operations from the desk; some hire "managers" to make sure the vehicles, drivers, their paperwork are running smoothly on a daily basis 3: HD is the EASIEST opco in comparison; if you have competent drivers, they can just come in everyday & setup n' go by themselves with little involvement from you. if you have drivers with the bare minimum skillset & causes mis-deliveries and disputed claims, well you get what you paid for! 4: depends on the service area & driver... too many variables for each & has to be tailored accordingly to it & is ever-changing. Ground is more stable in this arena since they have a tighter service area vs HD 5: based on my experience, rural areas & those furthest from the terminal are usually the ones with the headaches. Also, "ghetto" areas where you can't driver-release the stops or risk too many disputed claims. in those cases, a paid salary day vs by-the-stop pay will be beneficial in trying to keep a driver happy on these areas 6: see #4 contractors now busy with juggling peak volume & hiring for supplementals right now & hopefully they'll pop in to add their 2 cents they're wondering why i'm not an owner-op yet because no isp is considered in my state (but these guys are merging together to make the 3-route minimum anyways, just in case) [/QUOTE]
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