just starting out

deadman what has been your average bring home pay with USA?I will start this week with a training driver.I just am trying to get a feel for realistic money after my training period is up

 

sounds good deadman,currently i am only bringing home 400 a week so anything above that will be a big plus for me and my family.

 

I hope it gets better for you my friend.
I understand what you are saying...
and to be honest it is making me think Seriously about other "Routes"
GoodLuck Bro!

 

Jeez louise. 400 a week! Now I'm having 2nd thoughts. I've been @ the company for 3 years, am home everyday, and bring home 660 every week. I drive a linehaul, that goes from O'hare airport to Lacrosse, Wisconsin and back -525 miles every night. Thats over 2660/ week. Plus 2.5 hrs. @ $17 an hour a week. I went to this company right out of driving school. They started me in a single axle KW, pulling a 33' pup, 11'8" high, w/ roll door around the burbs and chicago. Started @ $ 14/ hr. Then, put me in a bigger truck, twin axle Pete doing about 3 drop & hooks a day around burbs, Wi, In, Mi. Payed $16, then up to $17/hr after 2 yrs. w/ the company. Now I'm past 3 years and they pay me about 32cpm. Plus that 2.5 hrs a week @ $17.00.
I'm getting tired of running nights so I apllied to Roehl-won't take me because of my driving record/criminal background. CFI-need 2 mos. OTR exp. I'm waiting on Maverick's response. In the meantime I applied to Marten, Crete, Arnold, Schneider, and USA.....
The USA recruiter called me up yesterday and offered me 35cpm. Regional averages 2200 miles p/wk, and OTR 2500-3000/wk. This is what she told me. She sounded quite eager to put me into orientation- of course she needs to make money too.
I'm single w/ no kids and want to try something new, like living out of a truck and seeing new roads. I figure it will kind of be like camping, you have to be inventive @ times and resourcefull.
You are right, the industry is challenging, and you must stay positive and remember why you wanted to drive a truck.
I'll wait to see if there are any other deals evolving this week before hastily signing up w/ the 1st company that throws an offer my way. I don't like to jump jobs either, it is an adjustment. It may be worth it to me in this case, just to get off of nights, though. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

 

deadman you are right it is tough being gone for a month at a time,i am going to stick with usa for my year then start looking for something that can have me home at night and on the weekends.I have one kid that graduates in 3 years and another that is a couple of years behind her.i dont want to miss out on those things.i am going to schedule my hometimes for the next year around birthdays etc....

 

Hello I am new to the trucking industry and have applied and at drivers solutions. They called me back and stated that USA trucking would put me through school. I need to Know how reputable drivers solution is and how is USA. I have been readding both good and bad on USA. Also drivers solution would be the one out of St. Louis. Would be starting on Monday the 15th of October. Thanks for any help.