Average Salaries

I'd say typical OTR is 14-1800 before taxes. Depending how often they go home. That's including the short weeks for home time or whatever. That's about what all 3 of the mid sized, Midwestern door swinging carriers I've worked for have paid. Would think something more niche would be closer to six figures, or more home time in exchange for the same pay. The benefit to all 3 is that they've all been fairly consistent. Some ups and downs, but most weeks fall within a couple hundred dollar range.

IMO, consistency in all market conditions is a big factor. Making 2500 a week when the market is hot and 800 a week when it drops would be a Rollercoaster of an experience.

No idea for any other sector of trucking.

 

$100 000 a year as a driver's pay average? I can't disagree that it should be but I don't think it has come that high.

 

From the employer's angle, the salary makes sense when your are hired as Sally the boss's secretary from 9 to 5 with 30 minute lunch. True, pay per mile plus accessorial compensation does not always work fair but it is difficult to come up with something better. They can't really pay you per hour for the OTR work either. I hear that times are hard, so maybe it is better to sit quiet now, not to risk your job.

 

1. Take your past two years gross, add together then divide by two. Divide that average by 52 ad that will be what the company thinks you are worth as a salaried driver per week.. Ask for too much and they might decide you are not worth it.