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Is It worth it ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AndrewPlace, Jul 11, 2010.

  1. Jul 11, 2010 #1
    AndrewPlace

    AndrewPlace Bobtail Member

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    Hi all,

    I am thinking about taking my Class 1. I do earn a fair wage but the problem is that it is so seasonal that when I do make money it never lasts the periods when I have down time.

    So as a new driver and I am sure that this question has been asked a million times what can a new driver living in the Kamloops area of BC could earn ? From my 0% on trucking knowledge it seems driving in the oil fields will earn more money. Is this correct ? I know it would mean leaving home a lot of the time, but I want to provide a better wage for my family.

    Now I have to ask, is the whole Ice Road Truck thing a viable job ?

    Thanks in advance

    Andrew
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2010 #2
    Hubcap

    Hubcap Medium Load Member

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    It is a seasonal job, and as long as there is a television contract to go with it, it is a money maker.

    Truckers face worse everyday than they do on that program. The cold makes it a novelty that is sellable to the public. It makes its money from selling advertising, not hauling freight.
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2010 #3
    American-Trucker

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    Yes, the Ice Road Truckers make good money, check out Sean Sutherland on YouTube he drove the Ice Roads this past winter.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/seansuth


    American Trucker
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2010 #4
    TheHealthyDriver

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    Ice roads and winter roads can be money makers, but I've never heard of a greenhorn going into it. Usually you need a good amount of OTR experience before companies will look at you for something like that.
     
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