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Regional vs OTR

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by FLYMIKEXL, Jul 29, 2016.

  1. Jul 29, 2016 #1
    FLYMIKEXL

    FLYMIKEXL Medium Load Member

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    So I have a question. I two buddies who have CDLs one drives OTR and the other drives regional so they were talking pay and the One who drives OTR only makes like a $100 more than the guy who drives regional. Now there could be other factors company pay and deductions but is there really a big gap in pay for OTR drivers versus Regional drivers?
     
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  3. Jul 29, 2016 #2
    Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    That's a great question.
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2016 #3
    FLYMIKEXL

    FLYMIKEXL Medium Load Member

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    It's really interesting... But adding it up $100 a week 4 times a month times 12 is close to 5 grand a year so that is a nice chunk of change....
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2016 #4
    Skinny P

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    Actually, you should look at how many miles each turned and how much home time each took. I know a regional driver that gets home every weekend, but only turns 2000-2500 miles a week. Yet I know a regional guy who stays out 10-14 days and is home for 2. He turns closer to 3000 miles a week. I know OTR guys who are on dedicated fleets that turn 2000 miles a week, and I know OTR guys who turn 3000-3200 miles a week. So, it basically boils down to how much you make a mile. Because in each of the above scenarios the guys made different RPM so their checks look a whole lot different. The 3000 mile OTR guy works for Swift make 38 cpm and makes $1140, while the 2000 mile guy works for some small firm and gets 55 cpm and makes about $1100. The difference is only $40 but the lifestyle of the 2000 mile guy is way better (he has more drop and hooks).
     
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