Got my first job...and it sucks

You've gotta Lawyer up! 'Splain your situation to a good Legal Eagle that knows trucking. If your company REALLY sucks and it's running you Outlaw fashion a good lawyer is also good insurance- and might provide a good retirement if you burn up a driving record. (Hint,Hint)

 

Glad I went OTR now instead of dealing with the mess out in the Bakken fields.

 

Hmmm it hsed to be possible not now i am lucky to clear 400 a week count yourself lucky...

 

Yes most of us follow the 11-14 hour rule. Pretty tough to go over with E-logs. I'm banking just under a grand a week, take home. And I don't get to see my family but maybe 4 days out of a month.

 

You just need to find a better company man. I work for one of the biggest water hauling companies in my area. I work 12-13 hrs a day and get paid for every minute. I never run illegal unless I choose to and most problems with the trucks get fixed within a few days. I usually gross 2700 for two weeks. My bring home isn't as high as it should be cause our family insurance is outrageously expensive but I still bring home more than most otr drivers and I sleep in my own bed every single night. There is nothing wrong with oilfield work. I don't mind being tired or filthy in exchange for the paycheck and home time. My biggest complaint is the attitude of trucking company owners towards their drivers.

 

What kind words.

It appears he has been off the "tit", as you put it, long enough to pass a spelling and grammar class or two.

Mikeeee

 

It's tough job with lots of hours, stick with it and keep your eyes open for other job openings, $1700 a week is nothing to sneeze at!! Lots of guys out here would kill, well maybe break your leg just for that gig.