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Old 06.13.2007
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Is It worth It????
okay, I know I said I was done asking questions but I have 1 more. Here's my situation. I work for goodyear doing measily oil changes and tire work. I have no desire to become a mechanic or to remain with the company. I make $10 an hour which leaves me taking home approx. $320 a week. I became interested in the trucking industry because It seems to be a good way to earn a descent living with out haveing to go through years of schooling. However, I am only interested if the compansation will be substantially more than what I am making now. I realize that there is no hourly comp. But have been told that the weekly take is somewhat higher. So my question is .......Is it worth it for me to join the industry? I would like to hear as many opinions as possible. But to make it easier on you.... let's keep it to a yes or no answer. Thanks again. Notch!
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that all depends to how hard you are willing to work.....if you around all day burning hours playing video games...your pay will suck
if you run hard (still have time to around after you have used your hours) you will make money
compinies pay on experiance, years of it, but that being said you can hire on to certian outfits and make more than you average newbie
plus you can get bonus's, such as a fuel bonus(low idle time), saftey bonus( explains itself doesnt it) or perfomance
look around....this business can make or break you
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Notch that's truly a question only you can answer.

Some weeks you will make way more than that and there could be some weeks that you won't even make that much. The first year it will be harder to make big bucks.

Trucking is really what you make it. Do your homework, choose a company that is a good fit to your priorities, and with the right work ethic in place you will be able to make a decent living.
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You didn't say if your married, in a relationship, or single - I know what does that matter? It does matter, I'm a truckers wife, I love him with everything, but it's not always easy either. I wish sometimes he was around more, but being an OTR is all he wants to be, so we support him. Also, if you have or are thinking about having kids, it will effect them too. Our kids (boys 5 & 2, girl 13) love their dad, and think he's a Superman, but he's missed alot. Think About it! If you have a women, make sure you talk to her....truckers wives are a special breed!!
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oh yeah, I forgot........ I'm 23 yrs old. Single, and don't want children.
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GO FOR IT!!!
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You didn't say if your married, in a relationship, or single - I know what does that matter? It does matter, I'm a truckers wife, I love him with everything, but it's not always easy either. I wish sometimes he was around more, but being an OTR is all he wants to be, so we support him. Also, if you have or are thinking about having kids, it will effect them too. Our kids (boys 5 & 2, girl 13) love their dad, and think he's a Superman, but he's missed alot. Think About it! If you have a women, make sure you talk to her....truckers wives are a special breed!!
Well put, Roadhog. My wife's my teamer, kids are all grown, and we love driving. Your right, however... you are indeed special.
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