What's going to pay me the most?

750-850 after taxes is not terrible (of course a lot depends on how many hours it took to make the 750-850.............)

Will discuss more when there is more time.

 

There's lots of talk about food service guys breaking their backs for 80-90k if you're in shape and willing to work
Gordon food service, Sysco, sygma, etc...

 

Or one of the pizza chains, Martin Brower ( McDonalds ), etc.. They all do good. It's work, I don't think its that overwhelming, but they make some good coin too.

If you can get in the Local, you'll do better.

 

IMO, that's not terrible for where I live, but it's probably as bad as it gets in SoCal.

When I had your level of experience, I got hired on with a company that does Northeast regional loads exclusively. My first year with them, I grossed a little more than $60k pulling dry van with a day cab, and spent only one night per week away from home. No weekend or night work unless I want it. My second year, I grossed a little more than $80k with them, and spent one night per week away from home from July through December. I didn't have to - it was my choice to do so. This year, I'm on target to match what I earned last year. I also have full benefits, including matched 401(k) contributions. I start work between 2 and 6am, and am home between 1 and 6pm on weekdays. Usually no more than 35 hours used out of my 70.

Look around, don't settle, and consider moving out of SoCal if you have to. I had to move from NC to PA, and be willing to do the things that other drivers refused to do (mainly fingerprint the loads) in order to be where I am now salary wise.