Looking For Directions/Road Map From 0 To Owner Op

Ok, if you can walk in on day one and get $48 per hour and OT after 8 and 60 hours per week then take it. Take it and never look back! That's more than UPS linehaul drivers get at top scale per hour. That's $3360 per week or $174,720 per year. That's more than many O/O's make as a net. That's more than members of congress make. Don't look back, do pass go and do collect your $200...

 

"You don't have to tell me twice, that's why I've been trying to get in there. I've looked at what the other companies pay. Most companies do overtime after 40 hours and don't pay more than $40 an hour. All these OTR companies are trying to scam you, nickel and dime you. But I also get that rates are low, and a lot of people are trying to get out of debt because they got into trucking at its peak. I just don't understand why rates aren't going up—too many people accept low rates. Other trades, like diesel mechanics, plumbers, and electricians, have seen increases. Anyone getting their CDL now, it just doesn't make sense unless it's their dream."

 

"And it seems like there's always a driver 'shortage,' but the demand obviously isn't that high because rates would be up, unless there are a lot of people accepting low rates."

 

Food service is a tough road to navigate. Did it for about 8 months, and had enough. Rotating product in the customers cooler, delivering into basements with a 2 wheeler. Think long and hard about it. Good luck whatever you decide.

 

Would beer and or soda/pop delivery be an appropriate first step?

 

Yeah buddy! Ain’t no one giving $48 an hour to drive a truck! Hahaha! If they are I’ll give you a finders fee! All of the referral bonus, and I’ll double it out of pocket. You’re lucky if you can get $20 an hour after practical. My health insurance is $400 a month out of pocket and that’s just for me. Lmao I count that against my pay, you should too. lol 48 an hour. Half that and you’re doing good.

 

Not in WA. According to WA state Labor and Industries prevailing wage for Journey level truck drivers in King County WA is around $79 per hour....... and apprentice and ready mix wages start at $63.54. Of course cost of living is significantly higher there also.

Prevailing Wage Suite

p.s. yard hostlers make around $30 an hour out here outside of King County.

 

That’s crazy, left handed cigarette talk. Now I just cannot even imagine getting hourly pay for a food service gig. When I did it, you got paid by weight, case count and stops. $25 transfers, $35 back hauls. If you ran out of hours a hotel stay. How would they stay in business paying $48 an hour plus overtime? Any overtime went to all salaried position trainers. If a route driver called In sick, a salaried position would take it. Maybe I need to get back In shape and start playing that game again. Yeah, that can’t be right.

 

Yeah you right. I meant to say rookies, but good luck getting one of those other jobs even with a perfect record! That’s a spot reserved for friends, family, and war hero’s! Journey level in King County 79 an hour! Lmao what it doesn’t say is there is only one spot available. The guy has had it for 30 years, and hes married to the governor’s sister. lol a rookie will be lucky to make $20 an hour after practical for his first year. $20 would be high. Unless someone hooks him up.