OTR Savings Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Prometheus.79, May 24, 2021.

  1. Prometheus.79

    Prometheus.79 Bobtail Member

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    So If i were to live otr no house, no rent, no bills, just grocies and the other little things.How much would i be able to save on my first year if i rarely did home visits and really went all into the job?
     
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  3. cman87

    cman87 Light Load Member

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    I would skip otr and run system linehaul for one of the ltl companies to maximize income
     
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  4. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    You need to be way more specific... but if you want a answer to the question you asked.....

    MONEY.. yes you should make some money...
     
  5. slow.rider

    slow.rider Road Train Member

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    Friend of mine saved 15 grand in 14 months after cleaning up his credit and paying several years worth of unfiled taxes. All at .32 cpm.
     
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  6. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    You’d save whatever you’re spending on that stuff now, I guess. Unless you spend money on other stuff.
     
  7. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    $3K per month in my savings account was my goal. Once I hit that goal I would occasionally splurge on a steak dinner etc, but it was microwaved meals until I got there.
     
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  8. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    It varies wildly based on how much you make, and your other bills like cell phone or internet service. Plus how much spending money you want to have on the road.
     
  9. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    If you figure first year TAKE HOME pay at $30,000 and could pay your bills and live off of $200.00 per week, you could potentially put $20,000 in the bank your first year.
     
  10. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    you can eat good on $20/day and laundry at $3 week. Anything over that goes into the bank, right ?
     
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