switching companies right after CDL training

40,000 plus gross is possible for a newbie...... You're just not going to find that in OTR.

 

Yes but most companies will still make you got with an OTR trainer for a period of time. Try calling all local companies and see what type of training they offer. Make sure you be honest about what your plans are, it's unfair to a company to use them for training and then quit.

 

Try getting a job with you local soft drink or beer distributor..you'll probably start out as a route helper or a merchandiser and move your way up to driver. They will teach you how to pass the cdl test and let you use their truck. I would recommend getting a cdl permit before you apply for a job with them though.

I wouldn't recommend using a Mega-Carrier's trucking school to get your cdl and then quit them as soon as its in your hands. Not only are you on the hook for the cost of training, but they will probably hit you with other costs such as food and lodging, drug test, physical, etc...and they will probably put something nasty on your DAC report.

 

Many Millis Transfer drivers have posted they make well over $40K their first year.
$500.00 gets you into their program.

 

The only program better than Millis, that I can think of, is Schneider Bulk(tankers).
Schneider will pay for private CDL school, then you work for them.

By being a better program, what I mean is the paychecks, not the training.

 

Just starting out and getting ready to go to community college for my CDL's. I have been in manufacturing for 25 years and need a change. Is there any more money in hauling Hazmat than regular loads?

 

There's real good money in hazmat/tankers. Easily make over $60K per year. Trimac Transportation has a program that once you have 2 years experience you can make over $80K per year.

Schneider is a good place to start for company paid training.
These companies hire new CDL grads from private CDL schools; some may hire for certain terminals only, but they all hire new CDL grads.

Tidewater Transit
CTL Transportation
Superior Carriers
SVTN
Trimac Transportation
Coastal Transport

 

No need to screw a company like that. You can go to private school for less than that. I paid $1800 last year. I know of four schools in my area under $2500