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Passed TMC's 3-week CDL orient, today I head out for OTR training

Discussion in 'TMC' started by Farva, Jan 27, 2019.

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  1. Apr 10, 2019 #61
    JackMac

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    I am really enjoying this thread, I wish more people who are looking to get into trucking would read what it takes to be successful. It is not easy, trucking is hard work and a hard life, but you can be successful if you are willing to make the sacrifice.

    Good job dude, Keep up the good work and thanks for your time sharing this story.
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2019 #62
    Farva

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    No problem. Will keep track of all the data over my first year OTR and share it out so people can compare % pay to CPM, etc.
     
    Farva, Apr 10, 2019
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  4. Apr 13, 2019 #63
    Farva

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    I thought I posted here, but I can't find it.

    I totaled up my gross income (Not including paid bounce miles, tarp pay, or hazmat pay) and divided it by my first months' total mileage (loaded + bounce) and it worked out to 54 cpm.

    My 2nd month I'll be bumped up from 26% pay to 32% pay, so I'm excited to see what the CPM difference will be.
     
    Farva, Apr 13, 2019
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  5. Apr 14, 2019 #64
    McUzi

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    Don't be jealous, he's breaking his back for $50k.

    Only downside to this would be getting a restriction on your license if you don't test in a manual.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2019 #65
    TrooperCat

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    I already have a CDL with no transmission restrictions, the same one I have held for twenty three years... I see your point though.
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2019 #66
    Farva

    Farva Light Load Member

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    You're 100% correct. He's throwing in the towel on the 1000 cases/day.

    So right on par w/ the grass isn't always greener adage.
     
    Farva, Apr 14, 2019
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  9. Apr 16, 2019 #67
    ChevyCam

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    Enjoy your time with TMC, keep the shiny side up!
     
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  10. Jun 1, 2019 #68
    McUzi

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    How's it going for you out there, driver?
     
    McUzi, Jun 1, 2019
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  11. Jun 2, 2019 #69
    Farva

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    Avg $1600-$1800 take home still.

    .55cpm if you count ALL miles driven (no tarp pay or bounce pay), or .65cpm if you count just DISPATCHED miles (including bounce and tarp pay).

    Under a $2k load of lumber to Nebraska for am delivery and sitting at another 33% snap.
     
    Farva, Jun 2, 2019
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  12. Jun 7, 2019 #70
    SurfBaker

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    Great thread Farva, thanks for sharing your experiences. Is there a hiring area for TMC? I'm currently about two weeks from getting my CDL & I'm interested in flatbed work but living in South Florida is a tough sell for some companies.
     
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