SOMEONE said it couldn't be done...

I won't tell you it CAN'T be done, but if you think that your on track for $55,000 just because your first paycheck was over $1,000, you are kidding yourself. It may very well happen, but chances are that you will have slow weeks from time to time, and you will not top $1,000 each and every single week you are out there. Realistically, I would anticipate a lower number, and consider anything above that a bonus.

That being said, congrats on finding a position with someone other than the mega carriers...although your boss being quick with the firing button would give me pause for concern, even if he did back peddle when he figured out it was his mistake.

 

Dude, a lot of the "negative posts" in this thread are from veteran drivers with years of experience who've "been there, done that". You have much to learn about this industry, and it's pretty condescending of you to even make this post at this point in your new career.

 

if veteran drivers are offended by people making a mark on thier own after veteran drivers only kick the new guys for being steering wheel holders and going to mega carriers HOW DOES IT FEEL
The problem is we all only have a job it isn't rocket science . If you need validation for your existence look to your family your community your church . It isn't in your 379 Pete and you are not bigger better stronfer or anything else because you drive a standard and I drive an automatic, Common sense isn't very common and many people don't belong on the roads driving some have driven 30 years

Keep the posts coming windsmith you just embarass people that dont know thier own limitations

 

The problem is that your estimate has already gone down from 55k to a little over 50k. That's not any indication.

 

Many would not want this job because of this. But if you're young, no family, etc., it works out well. I didn't have health insurance when I was in my 20's. That did bite me one day and I've had it ever since. But this is part of the reason your employer can pay you so well. There are a lot of local jobs in my area that pay well but don't have any benefits, or are very lacking.

But that's great. Nothing like having a lot of walking around money when you're young.