Options for the most money for a new driver?

I just gave someone this same advice. Google trucking companies in your area and start making calls. I would try to find a mom and pop outfit before I went with a mega carrier. Congratulations and good luck. I'm quite sure you'll do well. Just remember the first year can be tough.

 

Where is your location?
Are you over 21,22,23 yrs. of age.
Will you have endorsements?
How many hours is the cdl school?

 

When does school start?

 

South Bend; couple dozen companies to choose from; flatbed, vans, refrigerated?
South Bend is an excellent location; plenty to choose from. You can submit applications right now; don't have to wait. You will receive job offers contingent on successfully completing cdl school.
Van Eerden - notice the ad has 1 yr. "preferred"; does not have "required" for foodservice division.

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Carpenter Company - Elkhart,IN - apply online
Home every weekend and most nights.
Carpenter Co. is a private fleet looking to hire experienced CDL drivers and recent graduates. Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Class A CDL Truck Driver at our EPS Elkhart, IN manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a company vehicle to deliver finished products to external customers safely, on time and following company policies and government regulations within a defined geographic delivery area.

• Responsible for operating and maintaining a company vehicle to deliver finished products to external customers safely, on time and following company policies and government regulations with in a defined geographic delivery area.
• Paid for all hours worked-Mileage-Hourly-Unloading Pay-Meals
• We also have Profit Sharing and a great Benefit Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and paid time off (Vacation and Holidays).

Skills / Requirements
Requirements:

• Must have a Class A CDL.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Must adhere to all DOT Regulations and practice safe driving techniques.
• Must maintain accurate paperwork and electronic DOT logs.
• Must unload finished product at each destination as required.
• Must be able to lift Foam weighing 50 to 90 lbs. each.
• Must follow all Carpenter Co. rules to include safety regulations, attendance and personal conduct.

 

I started driving back in beginning of May. First few weeks were with trainer and some low miles solo to start out so I calculate my earnings so far starting in June and on Pace to surpase that potential over the first 12 months.

Depending on what company, pay rate, trips and requested home times, 55-60k can easily be done.

.39 a mile x 3000 miles a week x 52 weeks = $60,840. Plus figure more or less on detention pay, layovers, east coast trips, fuel and safety bonus, spending habits... It can be done.

Granted, I haven't been home much this summer and the wife and kids are missing me, but I told them I was going to push as hard as I could to gain as much experience I could and pay off bills.

Don't know what your home style is like but a good suggestion that I could give is that when you get your dispatcher, just ask to be home one weekend a month for 3 days but otherwise to keep you busy. You'll get you miles/experience, you'll keep your dispatcher happy cause you are making him money with the loads, making a good impression on the boss... But yet that 3 days at home will keep you sane.

But everyone is different

 

I would definitely listen to advice Chinatown gives you over mine this guy has helped hundreds of people find work. I'm serious. Look around this forum and you'll see for yourself.