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Watkins/Shepard Entry-Level Driver Earnings

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by B-rad, Jul 30, 2007.

  1. Jul 30, 2007 #1
    B-rad

    B-rad Light Load Member

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    I just received information from a recruiter at Watkins/Shepard giving me the earnings of an entry-level driver right out of orientation. I would like to know if they are realistic.

    .28 cents/mile first 6 months
    x10,000 miles/month
    $2,800 (milege pay)
    $100 (tuition reimbursement)
    $200 (ave. monthly bonus pay/month)
    $200 (ave. monthly unload pay)
    $100 (ave. monthly layover pay)
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    $3,400 (ave. monthly earnings-new driver)

    .30 cents/mile second 6 months
    x12,000 miles/month
    $3,600 (mileage pay)
    $100 (tuition reimbursement)
    $200 (ave. monthly bonus pay/month)
    $200 (ave. monthly unload pay)
    $100 (ave. monthly layover pay)
    __________________________________
    $4,200 (ave. monthly earnings- new driver)

    $45,600 the first year
     
    B-rad, Jul 30, 2007
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  3. Jul 31, 2007 #2
    xXDarthVaderXx

    xXDarthVaderXx Light Load Member

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    Thats exactly what I was told. I too posted a thread asking the same thing. The only difference in what I was told and what you were told is that I would start at .29 cpm. I guess you will be getting your loan reimbursed. I went through WIA so I do not qualify for loan reimbursement. I know my information will be no help to you because we may have been told the same thing by the same recruiter! LOL. The recruiter did send me a pay scale. If you would like it I can forward it to you. Nobody has replied to my thread yet, so I will keep an eye on both of ours until we get some confirmation.
     
    xXDarthVaderXx, Jul 31, 2007
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  4. Aug 2, 2007 #3
    ripcord

    ripcord Bobtail Member

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    My only comment would be that during the second six months, I doubt they will get you 12,000 miles per month every time. That's going to be much harder than it seems.
     
    ripcord, Aug 2, 2007
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  5. Aug 2, 2007 #4
    xXDarthVaderXx

    xXDarthVaderXx Light Load Member

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    Why do you say that Ripcord? Do you work for W/S? Do you know anyone that works there? Help me out! I' m considering W/S myself.
     
    xXDarthVaderXx, Aug 2, 2007
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  7. Aug 2, 2007 #5
    Peeping_Tom

    Peeping_Tom Light Load Member

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    i don't know anybody (company driver wise) getting 12000 miles a month right now. times are kinda slow
     
    Peeping_Tom, Aug 2, 2007
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