What's a reasonable otr cpm for a brand new driver

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hoosiergirl, Jun 17, 2017.

  1. Wallyjr

    Wallyjr Light Load Member

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    a live hanger at a chicken plant makes 13.25 an hour. Americold warehouses start forklift drivers out at 11 an hour, butterball starts out at 12 something an hour
     
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  3. hoosiergirl

    hoosiergirl Light Load Member

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    Don't they haul doubles and triples? That sounds really intimidating for a newbie. How much more difficult is it?
     
  4. Ryan423

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    I was paying $650 a month after tax for a room, and now being OTR my housing is paid for. By being OTR that is like a $10k per year raise.
     
  5. Scooter Jones

    Scooter Jones Road Train Member

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    I know a guy just like you. He has been able to save over 50k in cash, not too mention the matching retirement from the company he pays into every month.
     
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  6. noluck

    noluck Road Train Member

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    So you're homeless? My wife and kids won't like that much.
     
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  7. Ryan423

    Ryan423 Light Load Member

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    It is not for everybody. It is just an additional way that I add my compensation package. By saving my monies, it is probably the only way I can buy a house in CA - if I would ever want to.
     
  8. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Once used to it is just something to keep it your mind while driving. Main thing is only drive into spots you can drive out of , or U turn. Hooking and unhooking is some extra work , but you are paid for it.
     
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  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Agree; great paychecks and home time with the famly. Those line haul jobs are gravy. The city P&D, not so much, but some drivers like that activity involved.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    It's easier to pull a set of doubles than a 53 fr. van trailer. It's not intimidating; they have a good training program.
     
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  11. Ben Wah 79

    Ben Wah 79 Light Load Member

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    Don't eat out. Can easily cook from the truck and save yourself a lot of money
     
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