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Truck driving is not "BIG MONEY"

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Diantane, Nov 1, 2020.

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  1. Nov 1, 2020 #1
    Diantane

    Diantane Light Load Member

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    Its just a steady income for those that couldn't go to college like my brothers did (they make over $200,000 (working 40 to 45 hours per week).

    Last year my gross was only $28,000.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2020 #2
    MericanMade

    MericanMade Heavy Load Member

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    At least you haven’t been brainwashed into hating your country. :)
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2020 #3
    DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    I kinda see the reason why you did not go to college
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2020 #4
    Moon_beam

    Moon_beam Heavy Load Member

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    Who do you drive for?
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2020 #5
    AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    And you've been trucking since the mid 70s???????
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2020 #6
    Suspect Zero

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    That has to be a typo
     
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  9. Nov 1, 2020 #7
    Long FLD

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    You must’ve had about 6 or 7 months off to only make $28k.
     
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  10. Nov 1, 2020 #7
    Suspect Zero

    Suspect Zero Road Train Member

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    Hell, I work a 4 on/4 off schedule (work half the year) and will make more then that.
     
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  11. Nov 1, 2020 #8
    rachi

    rachi Road Train Member

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    You can go back to flippin burgers if your not happy.
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2020 #9
    abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    I made almost double that when I started 13 years ago driving a daycab
     
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  13. Nov 1, 2020 #10
    cjb logistics

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    Your profile says you make has much Schneider working something or other. I'll have to go back and read it.
     
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