First year

NO. MATTER. WHAT. DON'T. DO. ANY. DOLLAR. STORE. ACCOUNT. until you are very good at backing and talking to bad customers. NO. MATTER. WHAT.

 

OTR is easiest to get into for new CDL. Ballpark .32 cents per mile x 2500 miles per week. Your first year is all about gaining experience. Check glassdoor and indeed websites for company reviews and pick one with decent ratings that has parking near you. The first year is the worst but it can be ok if you find the right company. Sharing a truck with a trainer is the worst of all. So once you get your own truck it all gets better from there. A few months to get comfortable and one day you will suddenly realize that you no longer feel like a noob.

Think about doing reefer your first year. More hassles but it looks better than dryvan on a resume. Try to stick with one company for the full 12 months. But if you absolutely cannot stand your first company and need to leave early, do it at 6 months. You want to avoid keeping a jobs for less than 6 months. So 2 stretches of 6 months each at 2 companies is still not too bad for a first year. A 9 month stretch and a 3 month stretch isn't as good. 6 is the magic number. And don't have any accidents. Better to have a late delivery rather than risk an accident.

 

Location please?

 

Yes, where is your location and are you over 21,22,23 yrs. of age?
If you're in the right location and have all the endorsements it's pretty easy to make $60K first year.

 

Werner probably owns the school; I know they do if it's AIT or Roadmaster.
Try these:
Tyson Foods - some make $60K+


Trimac Transportation - need tanker/hazmat endorsement & TWIC ID Card. Trimac is running ads for new cdl grads. This is a $60K - $65K job.
Butler Transport - RECENT GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS

• Class A CDL
• 21 years of age
• No at fault accidents in the last 3 years

Keim TS - flatbed w/studio sleepers
Grand Island Express-$57K Average Income for company drivers with top earners making $83K.
Freymiller - new grads go thru their "Restore Program" described on the website.
Magnum Ltd. - refrigerated trucking with good paychecks. Probably a steady $1000 + weekly.
Navajo Express - Denver,CO
Schuster - nations largest ice cream hauler. Based in Iowa.
Britton Transport - smaller carrier with excellent reputation
A&A Express - Brandon,SD
Contract Freighters - www.cfidrive.com - coast to coast dry van.

If you're already in school, submit online applications now; don't wait until graduation.

 

First off, forget about rates, etc. That's all BS blowing smoke up your chapped over educated butt.

You will find something. The problem is that the bride will have something nice and something not so nice. Many newbies hold the nose and endure 12 weeks of abuse. Then 18 months then 24. If you make it 36 months???

You will write yourself a golden ticket. Absolutely have your life, livelhood and entire future in your hands. First class people calling you for work that borders on fantasy of the most jaded of ex dispatchers...

 

Commercial Truck Driver - semi
Midwest Farmers Coop -Elmwood, NE
Midwest Farmers Cooperative has an opening for a Commercial Truck Driver to operate semi-trucks to deliver grain, dry and liquid fertilizer to various terminals or company locations and able to operate semi-tender trucks to deliver product to our custom applicators in the field. Must ensure standards of health, safety, and security to customers and employees by following all company safety standards and regulations; must have knowledge of and adhere to OSHA, DOT, state, and federal safety regulations. Requires a valid CDL - Class A and tanker endorsement and preferred Hazmat endorsement or have the ability to obtain the CDL license/endorsements within 30-45 days of employment. This position will be offered a full benefit and retirement package.

If you are looking for a new career in a team environment and home every night, please visit www.midwestfarmers.coop and click on the career tab and then follow the application instructions.