Getting differing advice

My boss paid for me to get my class A license about 6 months ago. It was a little scary at first, I only had 14 hours training to get my license and was trained with another driver on 2 80 mile round trips and that was it. I only pull a trailer from 2 to 5 three to four hour trips a week but I am gaining confidence and smoothing out my skills. I have some people telling me this place is ripping me off and just as many others tell me it's a great place to gain experience. I figured I would just throw this out there, I can't get any more confused.

 

Unless you're working for peanuts or otherwise being "abused", what's the problem with where you're currently working? Either you like the job or you don't. If you're indifferent, stick with it. Changing jobs is a big hassle if there's no sure and real benefit.

 

I'm getting $17.50 an hour with benefits and when I'm not driving a semi I'm back in straight trucks. I enjoy local work and this company treats me well but some people seem to think I could do much better, I don't really see it right now.

 

There's always going be someone doing a similar job for more money, somewhere. It's not all about the money. Besides some places that pay more mileage or more hourly rate, end up with drivers making less gross or getting fewer benefits, or less enjoyment of their job.

Do what you feel is right. You'll know when it's time to move. If you're conflicted, don't do anything until is makes better sense, one way or the other.

 

Anywhere from 40 to 50 depending on the demand. It is hauling extruded aluminum on a curtainside so no tarping.

 

Lets look,at a few things.

All local work, or yard shag.
Pay: 17.50 per hour, plus benefits. ( a bit low, you had no experience so it is reasonable to start, as you gain some experience, it should increase)
Work is 40 to 50 hours per week.
Home every night and weekends off.

So the question is this; If the people who say your getting riped off had not said that, are you fine with the job? is it keeping you interested and learning. Is it paying enough to cover your bills and have some cash for fun or savings.

If the answers to these are yes, then its a good gig.
the people telling you its a rip off are not happy you got hooked up into a solid deal.

 

Thanks for the advice, I was thinking pretty much the same things. I'm comfortable where I am and that counts for a lot.

 

Wanna get ripped off? Run for my current company lol.
Running aggregate in DFW based on tonnage right now, and my "calculated hourly rate" is between 13-15/hr.
So yea, I work 60hrs a week but only take gross around 850$ on average.

If you are happy where you are at and making a decent wage, stay put. I'm actively looking for a new employer, but to put things in reference box truck jobs around here normally only start at 13/hr.(DFW)