How's this for a job offer for a new driver?

Well knowing nothing but math,

100% 2700+ miles 45.5 hazmat 8, per diem 6

Assuming 75 k, to get there before taxes.... 126k miles a year, to just barely hit 2700 a week, thats 46 weeks of driving

So thats doable but low ending it,

Per diem 6, 41 cpm, havmat endorsement only 1, thats 156,000 miles a year, divided by 52 weeks is 3 k miles a week

Then take out taxes of 12k, any other benefits, you get paid maybe 50-60k take home, but gotta chase miles.

Its probably fine but theyre likely lying a bit and only giving you best case scenario as their "average" (like everyone else)

 

Ah yeah i was just adding 6 cents onto mileage not backing out taxable, soooo, yeah even worse

 

The pay is low, even for a new driver. If you run 3,000 miles a week @.44 per mile, that comes out to $1,320.00. 2400 miles @ .41 is $984, gross - before deductions are taken out. Is this a W-2 or 1099 position.
The fact that they did not answer your question on detention time is a red flag! They should be able to tell you when it starts and how much you get and for how long. The same for breakdown pay and lay over pay.

Make sure to get a clear explanation on when per diem is paid as well. Good luck!

 

I would be ok with that type of job starting out. That's right in line, perhaps even better, than someone starting out of school, and really not that far from what an average experienced driver makes. Don't worry about the cpm. They cover a lot of territory, and they have steady customers, so you can make enough miles to make a paycheck. To me, that's what tells the story. Not only that, if you stick with it long enough, you'll get to the big money very quickly. I think you're only getting that pay because you have to go into training so it'll go up over time. I give a vote of yes, go for it!

 

I think talking to other drivers is overrated. If 2 drivers work for the same company, it will be 2 different stories. A company that fits one driver, may not fit another driver. Then the experiences will be totally different. Me personally, if I had talked to drivers for every company I've ever been at, I'd find myself getting indecisive as I've seen on here with certain members. I think if it sounds good to you individually, then one should go for it.

 

Having a 30 year old cdl with no experience is not a good thing Id take the job and jump to another company once you have more time in unless you like it there

 

And I think i heard bigger company would want to put you in a refresh Course and make you sign a contract to stay for a while

 

Contrary to what so many drivers say, it really isn't anything wrong with working for a mega. Swift having a dedicated run in your area is a testament to a major advantage megas have: options.