New driver starting out needing $60k a year.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by localguy65, Sep 14, 2018.

  1. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Get on the LTL side and you will be able to achiveve 60k a year.

    Good luck
     
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  3. REO6205

    REO6205 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I think this has been mentioned already but, whatever you do, don't fall for the lease/purchase scam that so many of the mega carriers have. They make it sound good...but it's not.
    Tankers or LTL will be your best bet to make the kind of money you want.
     
  4. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Try Reinhardt too
     
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  5. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I don’t believe any recruiter. Sure things are possible.Basic math can help you figure all that. But what’s probable. Only history can tell you that.Check The Labor dept statistics for real pay info. I’m sure pay is at an all time high right now and heading even higher.But in no way is $60 k first yr the avg. You have to be careful and research the Company. A lot of these Companies are out to get their freight moved cheaply. If they’re not willing to Show you the money right away. I wouldn’t count on any of their promises. Look at the turnover rates. That alone says a lot.Some of these Companies get a subsidy for hiring. Constantly hiring more drivers to replace the ones disgruntled. 100% turnover is not uncommon in OTR
     
  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I personally would work for Estes Old Dominion or ABF any LTL except XPO
     
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  8. Music City Transport

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    I would say it's determined by your work ethic.
     
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  9. WesternPlains

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    I tried checking with a guy who leased with Prime. He had been a small business owner. So no excuse for failure there. He started the lease 9 months ago. I haven’t heard back from him. I can only assume?
     
  10. Cbp

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    I made over 60k with Superior Carriers my first year. I also averaged 7-8 days off a month.
     
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  11. Chinatown

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    I try to let people know that about tanker work, but I'm bashed and told I'm spreading false information.
    Two new drivers where I worked make $65K their first 12 months pulling tankers.
     
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