A bed is NOT the only thing required on layovers. That comment was made earlier and demonstrates how little some people know and understand about our business. While a decent room with an effective environmental control system (i.e., air conditioning and heaters that actually work) and drapes that will keep the room fairly dark (for all of the freight dogs out there) more is required. Note I said required and not desired. First is transportation. Not many hotels/motels in the Motel 6 range provide van service. Period. And second is a place to eat. And I'm not talking about Denney's and Burger King. It doesn't have to be a Ruth's Criss but something that provides some variety and halfway healthy food has to be available. Again, the neighborhoods where the average low rent motel is located generally doesn't provide that.

And as someone else so eloquently pointed out, it's more about being treated as a professional. I've stated many times that I'm very lucky to be where I am. And you can be sure that my company would very quickly ship us to the lowest bidder if we let them get away with it. Since I spend a lot of time in hotels I'm glad that our contract protects us.