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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by femalecdla, Apr 24, 2018.

  1. Apr 24, 2018 #1
    femalecdla

    femalecdla Light Load Member

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    I can only drive during the day light hours because of diminished vision at night because of PRK surgery on my eyes. I have 20/20 vision when there is enough light for me to see.

    I'm currently with a mega company and they are finding it hard to keep me running. Also, they are heavy into team driving and trainers. Teams and trainers get the better picks whereas I'm left with small runs or helping on accounts where they need help. As you can guess, I'm not making much money and was getting more money driving Uber and Lyft . Right now my net income per week isn't even over $400 a week.

    I don't understand how these companies advertise minimum of $1200 a week and I have never seen half that amount.

    Amyway, I just graduated CDL school in February and I've been driving solo OTR for 2 weeks. I'm trying to hang in there until I've gotten 6 months solo OTR driving experience that way I can have more options to choose which company I go with. But if I don't have to stick it out, I hope that someone can point me in the right direction to earn a decent living driving semi trucks.
     
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  3. Apr 24, 2018 #2
    homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    Maybe check with temp agencies for local work.

    If you can't drive at night, you are of no practical use to an OTR outfit. That $1200 a week figure is only POSSIBLY achieveable for drivers who can run any time, any where. Solar-powered truckers won't come anywhere near that.

    Good luck to you. I hope you find the job you need.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2018 #3
    Woodys

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    Did you let your recruiter know beforehand that you could only drive days? Your recruiter might have gave you a false impression that being a solar powered driver is of no problem in the OTR world. Certain gigs will keep you on day shift more than others, but you always have to be ready to switch to nights when necessary. In a team operation you could drive days if your teammate is willing to stay on nights.

    Rookie jobs will pay less, but the $400 probably has a lot to do with your inability to drive nights. If you are forcing a dispatcher to do extra work to keep you rolling (ie: making them cherry pick loads that will work for you) then chances are the dispatcher will end up starving you out. Im not saying this to be rude, its just how it is out there.

    If you live by a major city, there are many local jobs that will keep you on a day schedule. Check around for how much experience the local gigs require and shoot for that. If you are wanting to stay OTR, try and find a team driver who wants to cover the night shift.

    Good luck!
     
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