So sick of not making a living wage!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Whatagal, Aug 3, 2020.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Roehl Transport and Western Dairy Transport both pay while in school, plus provide meals and lodging.
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    Prime Inc. allows pay advances while in their school, plus meals and lodging.
     
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  3. Whatagal

    Whatagal Light Load Member

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  4. Gdog66223

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    doesn't matter point being a kid with just 3 months experience can make just as much as I can if I were to go work for the same outfit having 12 years experience.
     
  5. GoneButNotForgotten

    GoneButNotForgotten Heavy Load Member

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    Ok, so I will be the skeezy guy.
    OP in your quest to improve your situation make sure you really focus in on where you are now. What I mean is that you apparently have a $3000 monthly "overhead" right now. That is really not very bad, but at the moment it is your driving force in decision making.
    Many that come to this forum are in a similar situation and almost predictably defend that they can not reduce those monthly expenses. You probably can, but for a multitude of reasons you choose to try to hang onto everything. It is human nature, it provides some semblance of comfort.
    My recommendation is cut your expenses down to the bare bones. If you are only looking after yourself, this should not be too tough.
    Once your expenses are diminished, you will find that decision making is easier and your stress level will be lowered.
    And yea, I know my rant sounded kind of like a Dave Ramsey thing.
     
  6. Hazmat Cat

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    rice and beans!
     
  7. Trucking in Tennessee

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    With Elogs you won't be doing that.
     
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  8. Trucking in Tennessee

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    When that trailer bumps the dock it doesn't care if you have been driving 12 months or 12 years. It all pays the same to the company.
     
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  9. Aamcotrans

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    Just what is a “living wage” anyway?
     
  10. Jenn72

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    KLLM/FFE has a dorm that they put you up in and they also provide your meals.

    If you choose to go with them, I work for FFE if you want anymore info.
     
  11. Redtwin

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    It means you earn enough money to support yourself. Food, clothing and shelter.
     
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