Topic 2: Runcutting

Runcutting is cutting blocks into operator (driver) assignments.

Most agencies cut runs several times annually to make route changes. When runs have been cut, drivers bid on them depending on seniority.

Straight run: Continuous, totaling about 8 hours, or two block pieces with a paid break in between

Split run: Two or three pieces of a block totaling about 8 hours with an unpaid break between pieces, called a swing.

Every agency has work rules that govern how runcutting can be done. Example: Allowances for checking the vehicle out and in are set in minutes according to work rules.

Runcutting’s goal is to put together runs to maximize platform time for the fewest payroll dollars. However, a portion of every run is non-revenue, non-productive time is unavoidable. These portions are "collaterals." Time at the controls is "platform time."

Remember that Runcutting is cutting blocks into operator (driver) assignments. Here is another view of runcutting concepts:

The following display is an example of a straight run - which you may recall is one long block of 8 hours or two block pieces separated by a paid break.

Times are expressed as hours:minutes. That is, :10 means 10 minutes.

		:10		Report Allowance
		:20		Pull-out deadhead
Platform time		6:55		Revenue time
		:25		Pull-in deadhead
		:05		Turn-in allowance
		7:55		Platform plus collaterals
		:05		Make-up time, guaranteed by work rules for this route
		8:00		Pay hours