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Seeking to Make More Money in Minnesota Twin Cities Area

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by madog31, Apr 16, 2014.

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  1. Apr 16, 2014 #1
    madog31

    madog31 Bobtail Member

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    Hi drivers,

    I'm a current Minnesota Twin Cities area driver with about 3 months OTR experience. I'm making .33 CPM and driving a van about 550 miles a day doing no touch drop and hook and I'm home most nights and weekends. I know this is a dream situation to many drivers, but I do not like the long days for such a small amount of pay. I know as I get more experience, the pay will go up, but I'm wondering where I can go that I can make more now.

    If I'm going to be away so many hours a day (between 12 and 14), I'd like to earn more doing it.

    Does anyone know of any MN Twin Cities area companies that pay good that will hire a 3 month driver? Any info on the ND oil fields or other higher pay positions is what I'm seeking first hand info on. Feel free to PM if you like. I have a clean driving record and about 45,000 miles OTR experience.
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2014 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you have any endorsements?
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2014 #3
    TrucksHaulin'

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    Transport America just won a big local TC bid with International Paper. Home nightly.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2014 #4
    madog31

    madog31 Bobtail Member

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    Yes, I have endorsements for double/triples, tanker, and hazmat
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2014 #5
    madog31

    madog31 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info about TA
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2014 #6
    dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    Try Dayton freight but they might require more experience + hazmat.

    Ruan has runs to Iowa and back

    What town do you live in?
     
    dude6710, Apr 16, 2014
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  9. Apr 16, 2014 #7
    Allow Me.

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    So, "local" isn't all that great ? Almost all truck driving jobs are 12-14 hr days. That's the industry. Out of bed at 3-4 AM and get home at 5, 6 even 7 PM. Ya' gotta' love it, right ?
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2014 #8
    Dieselgeek

    Dieselgeek Medium Load Member

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    I haul gas in the twin cities. Run 4am-4pm. Get some more experience, and give gas hauling a try. If that doesn't interest you, trying getting on with ups freight, abf, or a few other LTL companies
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2014 #9
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Ignore "experience required" and apply to any company you like. Sometimes they bend their own hiring rules.

    Clean Harbors
    Hawkins Inc.

    Ruan - Saint Paul, MN
    [TABLE]
    [TR]
    [TD="class: snip"]Terminal Number: 509
    Summary Information: EcoLab

    About the Position

    This dedicated account is Hauling Hazardous Liquids

    Out 2-5 Nights per Week Home Weekends

    Earn up to 70 K     [/TD]
    [/TR]
    [/TABLE]
     
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  12. Apr 17, 2014 #10
    Milkman719

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    China you Got that right I got my current driving job and when I applied I didn't qualify with experience they wanted.
     
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