So, I watched a YouTube Trucker video

Uh oh. @Big Road Skateboard and @Banker this is going to be another thread where a company driver tells you what you’re doing wrong.

That said, there’s plenty of money to be had if one gets away from the typical load board freight that so many take because it’s easy. I started my company job May 15, I’m paid 25% and as of last week’s check I’ve grossed 51,742.07. If I had gotten my hazmat sooner I could be doing this leased on with my own truck but somehow enough guys before me screwed up a deal like this he said no more new owner ops.

 

Lol I can’t compete with that guy.
Sometimes it’s not about the money, but the money still comes with persistence and hard work. Plus you get to drive a nice looking rig which is important to some of us as well as the money.

 

I walk past these fine looking gas haulers in Missouri on my after work walk on one of my regular layovers. They run a really sharp looking fleet in my opinion.

 

I think that’s the company that has this cool little show truck.

 

That’s them! This guy was their last owner operator when he retired. He sold his rig to the company with the agreement that his son could drive his rig. I talked to him one night this summer.

 

That's them, man! Jump on!

Wallis Companies driver pay varies by position, with reported average hourly wages including $24.00 for a Local Driver, $21.45 for a Tanker Driver, and $17.86 for a Delivery Driver. The average yearly salary for a Truck Driver is around $63,393, which is lower than the national average, though the average weekly pay for a Driver is approximately $1,419, which is above the national average. These figures are estimates based on reported salaries and actual pay may vary.

 

What I love about this industry is all the variety! My only advice for newer guys is don't ever rely on just one person's "opinion" or on one "rate" of pay etc. I've mentioned in other posts that even between companies in same area, and same types of loads the take home can vary a ton. Even though my CPM might seem "average" or even low ($0.59/mile) I am on my 3rd year over six figures and only just reached 5 years as a commercial driver. I work a ton of hours and get a lot of miles running primarily Utah and Idaho with about 3-4 NV runs each month. But having new trucks, no micro-managing and a boss who works just as hard as I do running the same loads makes a major difference!

Research in depth all the factors whether as a company driver, o/o or lease; whether hourly, mileage or % pay combined with expenses and benefits.

 

If you're talking about me I never said nor do I think anyone is doing something wrong that's different than what I do. I admire guys who have the determination to be a business owner.

 

Not you, I’m talking about another person that follows members from thread to thread and says that they’re not doing things correctly or that they’re not successful like he was.