Average pay starting out in trucking ???

No, not even close. A fry cook makes about $8.00 Per hour. If they work 40 hours a week, which most do not, they would make $16,640 a year. Most are part time, do not get paid holidays or vacation so make more like $10,000 a year.

 

I don't see how grossing 800 a week is top dollar. If I wanted that, I could get back on with the state or county here. If I don't gross 1200 a week, I feel I had a bad week. And I could be home every weekend, if I really wanted to.

I think the industry has beaten down drivers to where they think marginal pay is decent pay. Really too bad. I've talked to numerous drivers who say they are lucky to gross 500 a week. Just amazes me......

 

^Who here said grossing $800 a week is top dollar? I'm confused.

 

I am local, class b. Home every night, off weekends, in my first year. I work 45 to 50 Hours a week and avarage 900 a week gross and I am happy with that.

 

I am starting off 700 guaranteed and they train me.i am a 48yr old woman.

 

I am a 33yr old man. Are you single ?







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This thread went bonkers. I think everyone is on each others side, but somehow things went a little off with context

 

My regular job now I gross 550 a week. If I can't beat that then I'm getting a refund for cdl school

 

Some people make a lot more, some people make a lot less. I would say you are average. Home every weekend is a good thing that a lot of people can't get. So if it is "good pay" is up to you. Does it support your standard of living? What is the stress level of the job? would you rather be home every weekend or make more money? There are many things to think about....