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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by jlpreach, Jul 23, 2014.

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  1. Jul 23, 2014 #1
    jlpreach

    jlpreach Bobtail Member

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    Been driving flat bed for six months with small company. Off every Saturday n Sunday but most I can make in a week is $840. No benefits and not getting taxes held out. Only have six months otr experience. Daughter going to college in fall of 2015 and u need to make more money. What company the best choice for $$ in flatbed?
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2014 #2
    CougFan

    CougFan Light Load Member

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    $840 a week with two days off sounds fairly decent for flatbed with 6 months xp.

    Might make more pulling a tanker, but be ready for lots of overtime and 14 hour days.
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2014 #3
    RERM

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    If that's take home, then your in the ballpark, if that's pre tax then look at Maverick, PGT, McKelroy or Jordan.....I about $900 to $1000 take home(some weeks $800 others $1,100), plus I have benefits.......
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2014 #4
    jlpreach

    jlpreach Bobtail Member

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    I would welcome 14 hour days. That'd shorten mine by at least two hours per. The $840 is rare and means six day week. We're on paper logs and always pressured to not log waiting times n etc. I drive 2000 Freight shaker that's wore out and in horrible shape on inside. Other day I was told they got me a new truck...it's three years older, all banged up, and broke down already. Been in shoptwo weeks. Bbroke down after bought it on trip to our yard. The air ain't right where I am.
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2014 #5
    281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    I think a lot times you can make more money at a small company vs a big company. Are they paying u by the mile or percentage ? Sounds low to me
     
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  8. Jul 23, 2014 #6
    jlpreach

    jlpreach Bobtail Member

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    Pretax....good old 1099 work
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2014 #7
    jlpreach

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    Pay is $140 per day.
     
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  10. Jul 23, 2014 #8
    RERM

    RERM Road Train Member

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    Then your getting ##....!!!! get the hell out, apply to any of the above!!!!
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2014 #9
    rockyroad74

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    Central Oregon Truck Company 800-394-0222
    I've talked with a few of these COTC drivers and they do better than average and have excellent equipment and the owners are truckers.

    You should be able to earn $200 - $300/ day pulling flat. Then again, a lot of Southern based company owners think they shouldn't have to pay more than 10% of what you bring in gross revenue to the company. They like slaves.
     
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  12. Jul 23, 2014 #10
    281ric

    281ric Road Train Member

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    I don't think I would have a problem driving older trucks ( I drive one myself), so long as they are safe and have a/c , heat and are in good working conditions. However I don't think youre getting paid what you should get and sounds like youre getting taken advantage of.
    I would hit up guys at trucks stops, check craiglist and maybe even someone from the forum can help you out.
    I wish you luck. I hate that kick em while hes down mentality.
     
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