How much should an O/O make?

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  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    That doesn’t work for our esteemed members.
    Works for me 100%. But I'm just a "so called."
     
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    1000 a week I only like to work 1 day a week
     
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    Well since every trucker is making $150,000 and taking their potty breaks an OO should make at least this. Lets be clear now. It is bad form to say trucking is anything but a perfect easy life and everybody is getting rich!
     
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    I try to gross at least 1000$ a day when I drive.
    This last trip example. I stayed out 23 days I grossed 23k( with 3 restarts)
    Took him just under 15k clean and that’s while rates were still crappy. There’s better months. There is worse months and then there are better months.
     
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    Benchmark? Benchmark?
    An O/O gots ta make mo den yo momma.
     
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  6. Dave_in_AZ

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    Unacceptable.
     
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    Would it be acceptable if it were snowing?
     
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    Under your authority or others?
     
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    Others. Schneider IC
     
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    $15 a day net. I net $13 a day with my truck and feel you should always set the bar higher so you'll strive to improve.