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Pay and Mileage when starting trucking?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ryan0077, Oct 27, 2023.

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  1. Oct 27, 2023 #21
    Ryan0077

    Ryan0077 Light Load Member

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    I understand, how long were you 34 CPM before getting more CPM?
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2023 #22
    INRUT

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    Not long, after x # miles there was a good increase. Just starting out pays much better now.
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2023 #23
    Ryan0077

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    How long did it take to get your HazMat endorsement and did it cost much to get it?
     
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  5. Oct 27, 2023 #24
    Ryan0077

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    Was CDL school easier than it seems or harder?
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2023 #25
    Chinatown

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    CDL school was easy, just pay attention and avoid the classmates that are complainers and gossipers.
    I don't know what Hazmat cost today. Others on here will know the details and will inform you.
    The test is easy and others can tell you the best study materials. The study materials have all the questions and answers, so just memorize those.
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2023 #26
    Ryan0077

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    That's why I want to room alone when I go to CDL schoool. No distractions and can focus. Luckily the school I will go to will only have about 8 people per class. Is Hazmat the only endorsement to look into or other ones too?
     
    Ryan0077, Oct 27, 2023
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    Chinatown Thanks this.
  9. Oct 27, 2023 #27
    Moosetek13

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    If you want a room by yourself be prepared to pay for it.
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2023 #28
    Ryan0077

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    Its $600 for the 3 week course. I got a comprehension problem so I have to read out loud for me to understand everything and reading to myself doesn't click. So rooming with someone won't work for me. So for an extra $300, it'll be worth it
     
    Ryan0077, Oct 27, 2023
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    Bud A. and Chinatown Thank this.
  11. Oct 27, 2023 #29
    Chinatown

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    Get all the endorsements. You need hazmat even pulling reefers; might get a load of paint or something simple like that and will need hazmat. You won't get the dangerous stuff; specialized companies haul those loads.
     
    Chinatown, Oct 27, 2023
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  12. Oct 27, 2023 #30
    Ryan0077

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    Definitely will look into all of them. 1 question I've been curious about....How often were you home during your first year OTR?
     
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