I didn't say that was the maximum that could be earned. I gave a figure based on my first year which is what the original question asked.
What kind of paycheck is realistic for new drivers?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by redfurmom, Jul 19, 2018.
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redfurmom Thanks this.
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I’m 3 months in and avg about 1000/week. Off 2-3 days a week, typically the weekend. No touch tanker freight. Really happy so far. Being home with the family is important to me. But I love being out alone too.
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You should expect to get paid weakly. Ba ha ha ha!
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Starting driver's salaries follow the usual three D's that determine pay anywhere.
Is it dirty? Is it dangerous? Is it difficult?
The dirtiest, most dangerous, and difficult (i.e. specialized equipment training) is probably oil field and guess what it pays really well. The easiest is no touch dry van where you swing doors and hump docks. It pays real cheap because the only D is backing.
I found my happy place in flatbedding. It's dangerous, sometimes dirty, and physically demanding in bursts. You can be crushed by forklift, coils, 110° temps, or brake too hard and shift a load or send 48,000lbs of pipe shooting through your body.
But I find it fun, mentally and physically stimulatting, and it's one of the best paying fields.
The best paying fields for new drivers are flatbed, tanker (especially hazmat), and LTL. Experienced drivers can get even more specialized like oversize/weight flatbed, dedicated concert/show, and vacuum/ready mix trucks.
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