OTR Team -- what to expect?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by AndrewMemphis, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Seriously? The OP was not asking what you would do with your 10 years of OTR experience. The point is, with zero OTR experience and bills to pay, I do not know of any solo opportunities that pay $60,000 to $75,000 a year. Can you tell me where a rookie solo driver is making that kind of money without living in their truck in the oil fields? We can argue all day long on whether a team drive is making .24 or .48 cents a mile but since a solo driver cannot drive 6000 miles a week the argument is kind of silly. You are making the equivalent of .48 a mile for 3000 miles a week. Where can a rookie solo driver get that pay?
     
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  3. BigX72

    BigX72 Light Load Member

    You're teaming at .48 cents per mile.....ahahahahahaaahahahahahahha
     
  4. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Not sure what is funny here?
     
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  5. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    Really? What are you trying to accomplish? I am sure your dispatcher will love your communication skills.

    With ALL of your experience, are you trying to say .48 is low?....or high?
     
  6. BigX72

    BigX72 Light Load Member


    And I'm sure the company you work for loves your stupitidy....lol
     
  7. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    I have no idea where the attitude is coming from. I was trying to help the op. smh
     
  8. Boy Howdey

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    Keep in mind its .24cpm to the truck. Example .24 x 5000 miles is $1200 to each driver. $1200 a week isn't good enough?
     
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  9. NoCoCraig

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    Wow BigX72, 2 months ago you were concerned about civility. Crazy how fast you learned to be a truck driver.
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    [​IMG] Originally Posted by thelushlarry [​IMG]
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    Only in your dreams. First year 70k that is funny.:biggrin_25523:




    I'm sure there is a way to make 50-60k a year so keep your comments and laughter to yourself lushlarry...no need to be a jerk!​


     
  10. BigX72

    BigX72 Light Load Member

    My last post towards you. So what I asked a question depending on what company I choose and seeing how I'm going to be OTR and not looking to be home at all my first year making 50-60k a year really isn't impossible ill just have to sacrifice being home.
     
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