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How realistic is it?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Retired, Apr 29, 2014.

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  1. Apr 29, 2014 #1
    Retired

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    I've been hanging around The Truckers Forum for a few years and read tons of posts...both good and bad about the starter companies. I haven't decided on which company to start with, but would like some input from you guys who have already gotten started. Is it realistic to think I could make $30,000-$35,000 my first year...if I needed to get home about every 2-3 weeks?
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2014 #2
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    With a 160 hr. CDL school and all the endorsements you should make over $50K maybe $55K your first year & could go up into the $60K's after that.

    Endorsements/TWIC/passport = money

    You're in Arizona; what's the nearest city?
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2014 #3
    EdinKansas

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    I think that is pretty realistic. If you just run the numbers at .25cpm for the entire year, average 500 miles per day for 21 days and sit out for the entire 4th week of every month, you get just over $30k per year, but check my math.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2014 #4
    Retired

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    I'm in Gilbert...just east of Phoenix.
     
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  7. Apr 29, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    You're in the hiring area for Trimac Transportation which hires new CDL graduates. You will exceed your goal of $35K by thousands.

    Also apply with:
    Groendyke
    Airgas
    Reddaway
    Arizona Milk Transport

    Ignore any "experience required" on websites & apply anyway.
     
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  8. Apr 29, 2014 #6
    madman118

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    If you get on with a good regional or dedicated run It's totally do able. Trucking jobs are quite diverse, theres a lot of gigs for a lot if fits.
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2014 #7
    Finalsomnia

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    That seems right for gross (it's around $31.5k), and probably $26k net.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2014 #8
    jbourque

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    how about midamerican dairy just off broadway in phoenix
     
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  11. Apr 30, 2014 #9
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    Thanks everyone for the responses. I appreciate the help!
     
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  12. Apr 30, 2014 #10
    crxdc

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    I drive for a mega and my first year I will make about 45 but I stay out about 4 weeks at a time. I do not run hard I avg 500 a day .
     
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