Flatbed Wages

He wants us to post our miles, rates, accessorial pay, etc etc etc. I don't see it happening in here, or any other section for that matter.

 

Me either. What everyone has said is perfect your craft and you will get what you deserve. I agree.

 

Average starting wage in flat deck in Canada is usually around 36-38 cpm. Average ends up around $45K-50K for the first year. Most deck companies don't pay the big bucks to newbies, you have to prove yourself capable of driving the truck first, then you get the good stuff.

 

What's the number one obstacle to a driver making it to the top of his field? @rank ?
What's the number one way that the mega carriers promote stupidity among drivers?
Why do the Dallas Cowboys under Jerry Jones suck so badly? @rank?

 

millennial....

 

These are private details, you have to understand a little about the group here. None of us run for a "mega" (one is leased to a big carrier but he is not their normal driver so to speak) we have all made our niche and really aren't interested in giving up to much. And honestly because of that if everyone of us posted our pay it would do you absolutely no good in any way. The megas all pretty well make they're pay pay public so it shouldn't be hard to find out about where they would be. As far as making it out here my advice is to get you're CDL on your own so you have no obligations then look around your area for a more local company. Look for someone filling a niche, once you're in you'll see others and you'll make acquaintances and build knowledge. If you're in or around a large metro you pass these trucks every day and never notice.

It depends on your goals but if you work for one of the big carriers that everyone pushes you toward the most you'll ever do is get by. Don't take the easy route.

Also that link you keep posting is crap money in my opinion from what I read of it. I would push the yellow button for that amount of money, it's not worth the stress.

 

This is the prevailing attitude in the trucking industry. Most recruiters won't give you detailed wage schedules over the phone or email. They'll give you a ballpark, and it'll be on the high side of an ideal world.

What most recruiters don't tell you is that their drivers don't always make maximum miles every week due to scheduling errors, weather/traffic/construction delays, personal limitations (illness) or a vast array of other reasons. They are selling you on their company and will promise you the Moon if it means signing up.

Go with a company that gives you the best training and most consistent miles. You won't make any money with a company that picks last minute loads off the load board after you are done unloading and call in to the office. Nor one that doesn't teach you everything you need to know to thrive in this industry.

I got into this just over two years ago out of commercial driving school, after a year and a half I started training and now I'm being moved into the office and being made a full-time trainer, tester and having direct input on hiring, safety and orientation. Anything can happen if you put in the hard work, dedication and show you are capable of doing everything asked of you without complaining.

 

Very well said.

 

This more than anything will slow you down. All the construction, weather and hold ups at the shipper/reciever won't come close. I'll hold my tongue here.