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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Knight71, Jan 10, 2012.

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  1. Jan 10, 2012 #1
    Knight71

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    Ok...Here is a brief background on me. I went to National Training here in Florida and graduated got my CDL and went to work for Squire (Knight) Transportation for 6 months. I then went to work for Western Express and have been with them since April 27th...I am at home now for 3 1/2 weeks because it is slow and I have already taken the truck back to them but I am still with the company...call it vacation time unpaid. I have a year and 2 months experience...I have a CLEAN record both personal and professional.

    I am looking for a better paying job then .30 cpm...Its a insult and a joke. Like I said I have a CLEAN record on EVERYTHING. I am wanting to bring home $1000.00 to $1200.00 a week take home. I would be willing to do OTR again as long as no NY, NJ or ME...Just burnt out going there. but I would prefer to be out for 5 days and home on the weekends. BTW I drive van and have no endorsements. And I have driven the East Coast plus TX once, IL I used to live there, IN passed threw often, WI once and MI once.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2012 #2
    Bill104

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    :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2554: :biggrin_2555:
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2012 #3
    longtall1960

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    You find that job let us all know.
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2012 #4
    krash13ss

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    If you are looking for that type of money you need to get into heavy haul.It would be hard to make that money consistently pulling a van.
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2012 #5
    dancnoone

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    Quit bogartin....and pass the bong. :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_2559:

    Barely a year and burned out on NY & NJ...... :biggrin_25514:
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2012 #6
    rubberducky68

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    :biggrin_2559::yes2557:
     
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  9. Jan 10, 2012 #7
    CajunTexMex

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    Seriously, 1yr in and thinks he's worth $70k with weekends off... Oh my, you have much to learn.

    I think a more realistic goal would be $750/wk take home with every other weekend off, at least until you have 2yrs and can get hired by companies that don't take n00bs. Or you can try local at $15-16/hr and be home every night. You'll need that time off for your second job...
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2012 #8
    rubberducky68

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    On a more serious note, you might want to check with Millis Transfer. They stay pretty busy and the pay for a 1 year experienced driver, according to their website is .37 cpm HHG or .35 cpm practical. Plus they get some bonuses as well. Not sure if you will clear 1000-1200 per week but you will probably come close.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2012 #9
    slim shady

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    Location might be the problem

    There are jobs like that, Atleast thats what the ad's tell ya.
    Look up transportation jobs on craigslist chicago, More than half of them make those claims about hometime and money
     
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  12. Jan 10, 2012 #10
    Allow Me.

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    Knight 71, if I was the HR dept and looking at your app, I would pass it over. It's not at all impressive, 2 jobs in a year and currently sitting home because it's slow. .30 cpm is an insult, so no income or unemployment is great, right ? Not trying to bash you, but you need to re-evaluate your carreer.
     
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