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Highest paying company for regional/otr for RECENT GRADS???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by MoneyMike111, Jan 28, 2014.

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  1. Jan 28, 2014 #1
    MoneyMike111

    MoneyMike111 Bobtail Member

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    Im currently in school now and am wondering what job to start applying to...want to get one where I can hump and bump and work OT for some extra money aswell as the highest paying jobs available. thanks.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2014 #2
    bigjoel

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    25-30K per year.
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2014 #3
    cabwrecker

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    Honestly, if it were me, I'd get into tanker of flatbed.

    I'd stay away from reefer and dry van, because they're just such a pain.
    I'm sure Chinatown will drop by with a good list of companies to work for- seriously consider his recommendations as he knows what he's talking about when it comes to good/bad companies.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2014 #4
    MoneyMike111

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    yea, the school im in now seems to just reccomend the big companies...US Xpress, Werners, etc.'

    is it really possibel to make 52k a year first year out if you bust your ###?
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2014 #5
    Jrivas23

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    Am in the boat you are.

    To be honest I highly doubt making 52K since for us "newbies" mileage pay is considerably lower. In case it is possible, I would definitely be into getting myself there!
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2014 #6
    MoneyMike111

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    this is just what my instructor told me today. 36-42k average. 1k a week if you hustle and bustle.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2014 #7
    bigjoel

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    He's blowing smoke up your behind.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2014 #8
    SippingDiesel

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    Highly unlikely , Those companies like you mentioned are a good choice out of school. Most of them have tuition reimbursement for recent grads. Gotta get your toes in the sand before you play in the sand box. I went to Schneider because they pay the most for the least amount of training time. Good Luck to you! Plus a sign on bonus. they pay $80 per day for three week orientation, then if you check out your off and running own your own.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2014 #9
    MoneyMike111

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    yea, but why go over the road for 35k when u could get a local job for $15 per hour, around 35k??? not saying it would be easy to get local, but i just sent in for about 6 of them that didnt require any experience!

    edit - cdl b jobs that is...although i am getting a cdl a.
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2014 #10
    77smartin

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    Put where you live in your profile...trucking doesn't pay the same everywhere.
     
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