is 350 a week normal?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tim87, Jan 14, 2012.

should i stay with May trucking or go to Werner?

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    leave May trucking

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    stay with May trucking

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  1. Jan 14, 2012 #1
    tim87

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    I have been at may trucking since Nov. 29 11. And since I have went solo, I have only been making about 350 a week. And have had a couple days each week of sitting around. Is this normal? The Warner recruiter keeps calling me and promising me 600-800 a week, but may also made alot of promises. What should i do? Are there drivers at Warner that like or dislike it there. And are there any may drivers that have this problem?
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2012 #2
    cpttuttle

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    this is a down period.i would stay at least 6 mo. . a year would be better.you don't want a job hopper rep.take a good look at all the werner threads here,and decide who's telling the truth.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2012 #3
    Eagle_Eye

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    As someone who bounced around alot. I would stay till March(If you can afford it) and see what happens. Seriously it only been a month!
     
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    Dna Mach

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    and too answer your question NO...$350 dollars is not normal for a weeks pay by any stretch of the imagination.
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2012 #5
    tim87

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    I have been at May trucking since Nov 29. 11. Since I have have went solo i have only been making 350 or so a week. Less then training pay. Is this normal for May or any company? Does anyone know if Werner is better? The recruiter keeps calling and promising 600-800 a week. What should i do? Any advise if this is normal or not right?
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2012 #6
    JustSonny

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    If you can handle it financially, try to stick it out for at least another couple of months. If the $$$ don't improve by then, talk to other carriers that accept new drivers. Tell them (the other carriers) that money is the reason you're looking elsewhere.

    Stick with this forum! DIG for info about carriers. PM members who drive for carriers that you become interested in.

    "The best time to look for a new job is when you're still in your old one".:biggrin_25514:
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2012 #7
    mile-hi

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    Get out. There going to tell you whatever to keep you on. It's the same reason i left Schneider 8 years ago and ever since i went to the LTL side of trucking--life has been sublime. Good luck...
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2012 #8
    RAGE 18

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    stay with May it will pick up I don't think it will be better with the W.
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2012 #9
    tim87

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    That was my original plan, to stay 6 months then look for better. But 350 a week is almost insulting. Then by the time you eat and shower there isn't enough left for much els. I have the loyalty cards but they always have me fuel at the May yard. So it does me no good.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2012 #10
    tim87

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    What's the LTL.
     
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