how many average miles

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mandiesel, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. mandiesel

    mandiesel Light Load Member

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    How many miles is everyone getting here lately with the economic turmoil going on?
    Is there still a demand for drivers out there?
     
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  3. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    I'm dipping a bit, over the past couple of months. Nothing serious though.

    As far as demand goes. We're hiring. But I think that is due to some leaving as miles drop off, accidents, etc

    I've talked with some drivers who say their company has frozen hiring, While others say their company is demanding more experienced drivers, for new hires.

    It's a mixed bag right now. But I'm still seeing ads for drivers everywhere.
     
  4. Lurchgs

    Lurchgs Road Train Member

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    May is still looking for drivers.. and my own miles have spiked in the past couple weeks(that's not saying much, what with my limited history)
     
  5. Tobin

    Tobin Bobtail Member

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    2500 miles a week here on a dedicated route and that has been steady since I started working for this company a couple of years ago. We haul auto parts for a manufacturer that makes a lot of fuel effecient cars, so I'm thinking I might be in a good position to weather the storm of economic downturn. The parts go to dealerships so they are for older cars and not going to assembly plants for new cars.
     
  6. IROCUBabe

    IROCUBabe Road Train Member

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    The solo driver I spoke to about 2 hours ago said he was averaging around 2500, and I didn't ask his pay. We average 4k a week. 6k if we run hard.
     
  7. cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    I average 2400 mi a week with a daycab delivering 2 loads a day.
     
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