New Job potential?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by GasGuy93, Jun 21, 2019.

  1. GasGuy93

    GasGuy93 Bobtail Member

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    I recently got my full class a cdl with manual transmission and going to soon try to get my hazmat and tanker endorsements. I have 4.5 years of restricted class a auto transmission with pintle hook and flat bed hauling equip. And pipe (gas utility work). I’m trying to look for jobs that have the earning potential of 1500 plus a week. I’d be willing to work long hours of course. I also am curious about these sign on bonuses, they’re very suspicious to me. Also when a company advertises a salary range but the numbers don’t add up, is this a common thing (lie)? I’ve talked to companies that say 90-100k but do the math and it’s nowhere Close. And advice for me. In a tight situation financially and need to get back on track making the most money I can. What area makes the most?? i Can’t decipher the truths from the lies.
    Also do any have take home vehicles? If so I could sell my pick up truck and have less costs just a thought
     
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  3. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Put your location up and watch it work like magic
     
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    @Chinatown
     
  5. Chinatown

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    No salary range will add up just figuring CPM.
    Have to add in all the accessorial pays also.
    Sign on bonus's are real, but usually spread out over 12 - 18 months in monthly installments.
     
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    You can make the pay range you want if you do line haul with companies such as Old Dominion, Estes Express, R&L Carriers, and a few more like that.
    Some tanker/hazmat drivers make what you want.
     
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    @x1Heavy kept a used Moped at the terminal and used it to commute to work.
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  8. GasGuy93

    GasGuy93 Bobtail Member

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    What do you mean. I’m near Westminster Maryland?

    Also thank you all for responses. From what I’m taking it is achievable? Line haul sounds like best bet ? Also rather stay in a sleeper than a hotel. What I’ve heard from line hauling is you stay in hotel. Would it be hard for me to land a job since I have no tt experience? Also I dont want to get low balled just because I have been otr or tt. I have driven a commercial vehicle for 4.5 years that has to go into some consideration right?
     
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    This is hilarious I love it. Actually great idea
     
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    If you go flatbed or reefer there is big money there. I personally have driven dry van, flatbed, and reefer. I made the most in flatbed and reefer. I talked to a guy in Louisiana that worked for Melton. With his miles, tarp pay, and most importantly, work ethic, he was averaging north of 1500. He was from Oklahoma. He had not made it a full year with them yet, but his biggest check was 1800. Of course he stayed out about 4 weeks a time. Its money to be made running OTR if you go to a company that has steady customers or if they are reliant on spot market freight, good relationships in the right places
     
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  11. GasGuy93

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    You think otr would be more beneficial and reliable pay check to paycheck than linehaul? I’ve always been interested in flat bed. Also with the chance to do low boys and oversized loads at some point also . If you’re out for 4 weeks how long are you back for also?
     
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