Am I underpaid?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AnthonyM757, Jun 6, 2016.

  1. AnthonyM757

    AnthonyM757 Light Load Member

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    Hey guys

    Just started with Coke Consolidated as a Bulk driver about 2 months ago. And got my CDL back in December (very lucky)

    Anyway I'm making $18.78 an hour starting out.. Do you guys think that's low for a bulk driver? Haven't asked my fellow drivers out of courtesy, but I wonder if I the wage I'm making is really low..
     
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  3. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    Depends where you are located , and do you get ot after 40.......

    P.S. Gotta start somewhere :)
     
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  4. Clyde07

    Clyde07 Heavy Load Member

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    Yes! If you drive a truck for a living, you are underpaid regardless what you make.
     
    Last edited: Jun 6, 2016
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  5. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Its ok to start for a bulk driver. Around these parts its 20/hr. But you also run 2 lane mountain roads everyday in 8 axle sets.
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Did coke tell you What you would be making before you got hired?I don't think that's a bad starting wage at all.Some of the companies I'm seeing is hiring between 12 and 14 an hr.
     
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  7. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Is it preset raises till top out? I.e. 50 cents every 6 months till you hit cap? Not bad for starting either way. Just remember that the longer your a clean driver, the more you should expect.
     
  8. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Almost 19 bucks an hour to start with practically zero experience and you think might be getting underpaid?!
     
  9. Tall One

    Tall One Bobtail Member

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    Agreed
     
  10. truckthatpassesyouby

    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    My friend says if you want to know how much a colleague makes, look at what car they drive (granted they are still paying for it). It's not perfect but it's an idea.
     
  11. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    Be careful with that theory, im a cheap ###.
     
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