Expected Rate of Pay Question

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by BDMJ, Jun 23, 2013.

  1. BDMJ

    BDMJ Bobtail Member

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    I'm applying for a trucking job and I don't know what to put down for expected rate of pay?

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    I have a CDL-A License with Tanker Endorsement
    3 Years Exp driving a Box Truck (Delivery)

    Job is for a Straight Truck (Class B) going to Canada and Buffalo, NY area
    Full Time ( 40Hr/wk )

    My past driving job payed me $15.00/hr start and finish

    If I get this job I have to move to the Buffalo Area
     
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  3. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    I always put down "open for discussion". Or you might put down the minimum you would work for.
     
  4. BDMJ

    BDMJ Bobtail Member

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    I mean if I have to move to somewhere and put up with crossing the border I would like at least $40,000 a year. Is that too much to ask for?
     
  5. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    No. Aim high. You know how many US drivers won't come to Canada? Tons. That right there is a big plus for you. If it is hourly, I would put down $20 per hour. If you prove to them you are good and don't tear things up, you will be worth every penny of that. Don't sell yourself short.
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Just put open.What you're asking sad to say,you're not going to make even close to 40 k.Try 25 to 30 k a yr.You might receive additional pay for crossing Canada but you dont go there all that much.
     
  7. Casual Trucker

    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    The Best way to answer that question is to put down " OPEN " If you put down $100 /Hr you will be asking too much If you put down $1 /Hr you are selling your self short Besides why not ask what does the job pay? before you fill out the a bunch of Apps that may or not be considered.
     
  8. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    class b drivers don't make anywhere near as much as class a.

    in utah. it's basically minimum wage. but class a wages have dropped considerably since the recession and have yet to rebound.

    you put down $20 and applicant B puts down $19. guess who gets the job.

    leave it open and see what they pay. then you can decided if it's worth it.
     
  9. Pound Puppy

    Pound Puppy Heavy Load Member

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    When I was a company driver, I always put down negotiable
     
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