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startng wage?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by midget28, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. Dec 7, 2009 #1
    midget28

    midget28 Light Load Member

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    Ok I turn 21 next month so Im filling out some apps now. Whats a good starting wage for someone to put down with 3 years local straight truck driving experience, cdl training school, and a half descent driving record for a flatbed company? I was paid hourly before and not really sure what I should put as this company normally hires much more experienced drivers soo asking what they normally start out is kinda a longshot.
     
    midget28, Dec 7, 2009
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  3. Dec 7, 2009 #2
    Allow Me.

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    If in doubt, you can put "open" in the box and discuss it with the interviewer.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2009 #3
    jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

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    industry standard.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2009 #4
    REDD

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    How about the word "FREE"!

    That will get their attention & they most likely won't pay you much anyhow!
     
    REDD, Dec 7, 2009
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    mizdageeragn and walleye Thank this.
  7. Dec 9, 2009 #5
    Bigarmin88

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    More likely to make less than $20,000 your first year.:biggrin_25521:
     
    Bigarmin88, Dec 9, 2009
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  8. Dec 9, 2009 #6
    photolurp2

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    I always leave three things blank on an application:
    Pay expected
    How much I made at previous jobs
    Reason for leaving past employers

    As a new flatbed driver, you should expect a minimum of .32 CPM, or at least 20% of the load, I would say.
     
    photolurp2, Dec 9, 2009
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  9. Dec 9, 2009 #7
    jtrnr1951

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    But remember, some places will reject an application that contains blank spaces for answers.
     
    jtrnr1951, Dec 9, 2009
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