Can you make $60k/yr as a Prime Company Driver?

I plan on starting at Prime in July. $60k a year is what I want to make (of course I don't expect to make that the first year). According to my math it is reasonably possible if they have the miles. I could be wrong though...

35 days out, 3 days home
this makes 48 weeks a year driving
49cpm (46cpm lightweight refer rate plus 3cpm fuel bonus)

This means I'd need about 2550 miles per week to hit $60k. Averaging 50 mph this equates to only about 51 hours a week of driving time, leaving plenty of hours on the clock for pre/post-trip, fueling, etc. Obviously there are breakdowns and slow seasons and whatnot. Do any Prime drivers out there consider $60k/yr a reasonable and obtainable goal? If not, what should I expect?

I'm very excited to get out of an office and start in this career. Thanks in advance for your input!

 

I believe their policy is 1 day home for every 7 days out and they want you to stay out 3 or 4 weeks minimum.

After 4 years of college in a 10x12 room with 3 others guys I have no problem with small space. I'd rather make 5cpm extra and if I get cramped, go take a walk when I'm done driving for the day. I've watch videos and read forum posts about the lightweight trucks, most, but not all, seem to be OK with it to get the extra pay.

 

I've read that in the past Prime would give you the option to remove the passenger seat, not sure if they still do. I'm hoping I can clear $60k too. Tired of making $35k with my degree sitting in an office, even though it is more than enough to pay my bills.

 

I checked with the recruiter, Cullman AL is outside tanker hiring area.

 

Thanks for the info Albert I.

Chinatown: you have lived up to your excellent reputation once again. I've been researching trucking for several hours a week for the better part of a year and I haven't managed to come across CTI or Evergreen. I'll certainly look into both(especially CTI, looks like they will train me). My long term plan, after getting LOTS of experience, is to purchase my own rig and drive for Bruce Oakley pneumatic division. CTI or Evergreen would be great experience for that. That's a long way down the road of course. Thank you greatly!!