Just returned from my Bakken "recon" trip

my wife says she wouldn't live in the west side of the state (ND) but she likes Bismarck, ND I live in Colorado Springs CO and I see Billboards up by Greeley CO looking for drivers. I make 19.15 hour now (guaranteed 40 hours) usually 5 to 6 hours overtime. I also have 3 days off each week. (union job)Health insurance cost me 144.00 month. My job has labor and driving. I wouldn't mind working 6 days a week if I could net around 1,400 a week and have insurance. my other plan would be to save my cash up and put money down on truck. maybe a daycab and then operate under someone's authority.

 

I screwed up its Grand Forks is were my wife said she would move. looking on craigslist looks like there is some oil jobs. Is it possible to make 100k in north Dakota driving truck? I used to make well over 100k(not driving) when I was in my 30's just was to dumb to keep it.

 

I think we need to hear more about whether these situations are common, versus whether they're possible.

 

Its possible but there are a lot of factors that play into it. Your hourly wage, what you are hauling, availability of work, area you are, etc.

 

the days of $100,000 a year boom is over for rookies.. too many people wanting jobs, for the available jobs... and many of those jobs require certifications, endorsements, and experience. Those with experience can still make that type of money.

 

The question is (and I suppose it's the million dollar question), Will the high paying jobs still be there when the rookies gain some experience?

 

Smakman,

You have the right mindset. You will go far here. I am the owner of a Crude Oil transport company and I wish I could find more individuals like you. You are absolutely correct about the WORK being your life here. Best wishes.