In the motor carrier industry, many drivers are paid based on the number of miles they drive. Because of this, they can be said to be on a piecework system of payment. This paper explores some ideas and theory about piecework and applies these to drivers. The theories discussed are those pertaining to (1) setting the piece rates, (2) changing the rates, (3) the seeming lack of employee loyalty, (4) the seeming importance of quantity over quality, and (5) equity theory.
Each of these areas has specific implications for the motor carrier industry and it is believed that employers in this industry can benefit from the discussion and recommendations that are made through a better understanding of this method of payment and the implications for their drivers. 18 p.
The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate critical issues relating to user acceptance of CVO services by interstate truck and bus drivers ...
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology
2022-04-01
Abstract:
To inform a Congressionally-mandated rulemaking to establish minimum driver training standards for commercial driver’s license (CDL) drivers, the Fe...
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