1 year at Swift.

You will be hard pressed to find a company that hires student drivers and does NOT operate at some point during your training as a team. That is how the income is generated to pay the trainer / mentor the money to train you. The good news is that it doesn't last that long.

To answer your question...Yes, at the beginning it was difficult to fall asleep while the truck was moving. But eventually fatigue took its toll and I fell asleep. My trainer was a very smooth driver and I was able to stay asleep most of the time he was driving.

 

If you notice I said current YTD money...

Actually it is pretty good for a first year driver. People reading this thread for comments typically don't have the experience that your husband has. I believe that the numbers say that it is enough to be on the road. Using following calculations to make a decision (for a new driver):

Pay week number is week 41.

29,877.61 divided by 41 equals : $728.72 weekly average.

Multiply weekly average amount by 52 weeks: $37, 893.44 in first year earnings.

I personally don't believe that is too shabby. 2nd year will be much better. The difference in my mileage pay from start to 1st year is $.09 / mile. Should bring me to around $43k ++ in 2nd year earnings.

 

Absolutely....% would always be my #1 choice. Typically that is not an option to newer drivers.

 

The one year rate is .34 cpm

 

In one year I have pp about 3 times. It isn't that hard once you learn how to control your trailer.