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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by the_scrunt, Jan 1, 2014.

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  1. Jan 1, 2014 #1
    the_scrunt

    the_scrunt Bobtail Member

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    probably a stupid question and likely discussed elsewhere but anyways, 45k a year ....is this decentfor a new driver below 4 months experience?
     
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  3. Jan 1, 2014 #2
    zincman

    zincman Light Load Member

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    I'd say that's decent. You'll probably work hard for it but I certainly wouldn't be one to complain.
     
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  4. Jan 1, 2014 #3
    cabwrecker

    cabwrecker The clutch wrecker

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    45k?

    Either it's a lie, or you're hand unloading freight alley docked in Detroit/Bronx out the side door.
     
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  5. Jan 1, 2014 #4
    pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Plan on 25k to 30k your first yr and not much more after that for at least a couple yrs exp
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2014 #5
    the_scrunt

    the_scrunt Bobtail Member

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    850 weekly salary, flatbed dedicated and local work .... not a lie ...just not sure its a good deal, and yes I do work hard for it :)
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2014 #6
    77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    I dunno.
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    45k means different things to different people in different areas of the country.
     
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  9. Jan 1, 2014 #7
    Night Prowler

    Night Prowler Medium Load Member

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    Well said, Its not bad here in central texas, But in maryland you could just get by.
     
    Night Prowler, Jan 1, 2014
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    77smartin and the_scrunt Thank this.
  10. Jan 1, 2014 #8
    the_scrunt

    the_scrunt Bobtail Member

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    agreed, was really thinking about the cost of living in most places .... north-east ohio is where I come from. was mostly curious about whether this was good starting average or not ... seems pretty decent to me.
     
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  11. Jan 1, 2014 #9
    Night Prowler

    Night Prowler Medium Load Member

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    I would be happy with it. seams like its ok for what most say they make the first couple of years, also if you like the job even better. Good Luck !:biggrin_25523:
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2014 #10
    bowlwinkle

    bowlwinkle Heavy Load Member

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    I sure wouldn't do otr for 25-30k a year even if I was a rookie. I started as a student and i made close to 43k in my first full year pulling dry vans.
     
    bowlwinkle, Jan 1, 2014
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