Most money for a rookie?

to me getting a year experience is the most important part
everyone finds their niche
I would quit driving if I had to drive local Chicago every day
all my runs are 2200 miles TL gone 8 days home 3-4

 

This site is awesome and I'd be setting on the side of the road somewhere oos if it wasn't for what I've learned here. My boss has no clue about the current rules and regulations.

My big gripe is the attitude that you have to start out with a mega. It's that way in the whole industry but its not true.

 

Cranky Yankee is correct, it may take 2 or 3 jobs to find your niche.
I tried food service and hated it with a passion; it damaged my back and the stress of dealing with customers that constantly try to steal from you so their inventory looks better. It makes their profits look higher if they can steal a case or two off each delivery since they didn't have to pay for it.
My niche was OTR,especially hazmat/tankers.

 

and Chinatown swears to it
and I lie for him
mega starting companies have their place in the universe too
even the eastern european white volvo fleet has a place

 

These guys are right find your niche. Mine is to run really hard during the week sometimes starting Sunday night but rarely spending a friday night and never a Saturday night in the truck.

 

Yes, the future is bright for you in trucking. Don't make the mistake many new drivers make; they ask lots of good questions, then ignore it all and jump on some mega doing Dollar General accounts or some junk like that. There's really good jobs out there for new CDL grads, but you must be persistant and aggressive in seeking them.

 

I get that. Not what I'd suggest but if it works for you its OK. Just don't follow the path of least resistance forever.