https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JMBvw8viQw or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pG20gacNLYc both are first year drivers both are OTR. Has the pay changed for first year drivers between 2011 - 2014 that much? One guys wages are very low and the others is almost doubled in some cases. I keep hearing that first year drivers get crap pay. But honestly I could get by 800 -1000 take home after training of course. I currently make 45- 50k a year but, It doesn't have the upside that perhaps an owner operator does ( that's way down the road if I choose to do this). Currently I have a CDL A with tanker endorsement, but no actual semi or T/T experience just dump truck w/ backhoe and trailer. I'm just debating on if its worth it to put it to use.
So which one of these are more true
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by quintin.payton, Sep 2, 2014.
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If you currently make 50k not trucking then dont do trucking...as a solo i do a little over 60k and earn every penny of it.
there are some who make more in specialized areas but i choose to do what i do...
individual results will vary depending on many factors.cuzzin it Thanks this. -
If you're pulling 45 to 50K stay there
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I am looking at it as an adventure , I am 60 and work overseas and am ready to move back to the USA -
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here is one for you,,a friend in vegas drives a beer truck,,makes $25/hr plus so much per case
An other delivers propane bottles to places like walmart and home depot,,makes $25/hr plus so much per bottle,,
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there will be people who make $50000 first year but they are few and far between
average is $35000 first year
as Clint Eastwood would say "Do you feel lucky punk" -
Sometimes it takes a couple of decades before you find that high dollar gig. Be ready to work like a red headed step child.
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