Entry Level Pay...?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by N172, Mar 11, 2012.
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danc69...what company do you work for and what is your experience driving?
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I'll 2nd danc694u's post, I stay out 5 weeks then go home for 5 days, my last check was $1,907 TAKE HOME.
and to answer N172's Question I only have 4 Years (as of March 28th 2012) Experiance. and i work for Lone Star Transportation.
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Is that per week American-Trucker?
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Bi-Weekly. The check before that was $2550 take home
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I would love to be at that point by the end of the first year. But that is going to depend on the company and how much I apply myself. If we made $4k a month, even before taxes, We would be debt free in a year. And be able to afford my new motorcycle. Thinking bout a GSXR or an R1.
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Depending on the company, it could take up to 7 years to reach "top" pay. Top pay, is on average, 5 cents higher than starting pay for a 5 year driver. Some more, some less.
I drive a big SLOW pumpkin orange truck with an orange trailer
Don't worry though. There will be plenty said "bad" about them as well. So I won't try to sell you on them. They're not for everyone, but they meet my needs. And that is what matters to me.
Be advised, that pay is not truly reflective of miles run (2400). I'm considered a "system" driver, much like an OTR driver. And short runs don't bother me. We get paid a premium for short runs -
i cant even remember what debt is
I just finished my 1st 90 days here, just to give you an idea (not braging just giveing you real numbers to work with since most people are anal about hiding there "personal" numbers) I grossed $15,458.06 in my first 90 days here (3 months to the day)
And you COULD be where i am right now right now, a year from now. The company i work for only requires 1 yr OTR exp.
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He missed it LOL -
tell him what?
American Trucker
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