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Trucking pay is...in most cases....based mainly on experience.

With all due respect--as a brand new driver, you simply can't/shouldn't expect the best in pay.

Western Dairy will set you up with fantastic training in recession-proof, non-hazmat bulk tanker duty--which will later open many more lucrative doors for you in the hazmat tanker world, if you later choose to do so.

Tanker duty offers many advantages to the driver, that other types of freight simply can't match.

My first driving job out of school was modest pay; it's simply a matter of getting enough "seat time" until you can command a better price for your services.

Love's is arguably one of the best fuel hauling jobs out there; those jobs are thus usually extremely competitive to attain.

Because of the skill sets required, and the basic risks and hazards involved...as a current fuel hauler I don't/can't recommend you start out doing that (and yes, I know others have done it--but that doesn't mean it's necessarily a good idea).

Also: starting out in fuel hauling is also a lot of night, weekend and holiday work. The better shifts go to the drivers with more seniority.

Demand (as of the time of this writing, anyway) for drivers is very strong across the board--in ALL freight sectors of trucking.

For the moment at least...I'm seeing the biggest/most sign-on bonuses in the tanker sector. Flatbed would be next.

But either require at least a year of experience, in most cases.

If you do go to a mega-carrier, keep in mind that it's not exactly the end of the world.

I did it--and I'm still around. I didn't lose any blood or self-respect as a result.

There are many advantages to beginning your driving career at a so-called "mega carrier"...that are often not discussed in forums--and are thus overlooked by beginning drivers.

If no one else pans out (like from that listed above)--take a good look at Swift (& their dry van group).

--Lual

 

Food service and food related jobs have pay that is anywhere from pretty good to excellent.

However, be advised that the food sector is a very tough gig--you will indeed earn E-V-E-R-Y PENNY you get with them.

There's certainly a reason why those jobs pay well.

From my experience--those jobs would be a much better choice as your 2nd trucking job--after you've learned the fundamentals of how to properly drive/maneuver a van-type big rig.

--Lual

 

@BigBanks --

Instead of food--you would be far better off to look into the LTL sector, since you already have all the needed endorsements.

Look hard at Old Dominion, YRC/Yellow Freight, and R+L Carriers.

LTL linehaul is big bucks--without most the hassles/nightmares of doing food.

--Lual

 

Yes, most of the LTL sector want at least a year of experience....but sometimes Old Dominion will take a driver right out of school--if it's from an approved list of schools.

Your odds are probably better with YRC/Yellow. They routinely hire new grads, and have their own driving school(s).

Referring back to post #3, earlier--note also....that most drivers who end up later going into tanker duty....end up wishing they had done so, sooner.

--Lual

 

What did you do in the military? Can it be quantified as tractor-trailer experience? If so, there are companies out there who will hire you and pay you as an experienced driver based upon your military experience.

You could also look into Schneider's Apprenticeship Program, where you can draw upon your MGIB during your first year working for them to supplement your pay.

Many options out there for transitioning military that people don't realize exist.