Did I write that the company is responsible for where a pilot lives? It would be nice if the company made hotel arrangements for commuting crewmembers. I know, it aint gonna happen. Thus the commuting aviator is going to have to make sure they have the self discipline to be well rested before reporting for duty.

I do agree that commuting cross country on a freighter does not cut it. Currently crewmembers know their terms and conditions, and hotels expenses are not covered. They accept without any gripes or move on. Management will not change their views on this issue unless either forced to by job action, or by regulatory authorities.