Want to know what a new trucker makes?

As long as the goals continue to be realistic for you then that's the only thing that matters. Alot of times you'll have guys dog you for what your pay is however they fail to tell you they have many yrs in the game and have a higher rate or they work on % of load and know what load pays what. Since you're close to a yr maybe you might wanna consider crossing over to flatbed. For me whenever I drove my lowest week was in the mid 700's and I can do $40k in a yr with my eyes closed. Keep up the good work and remember to maximize your time and the cash will continue to flow!!!!

 

Woohoo I made $1050 this week! Most of my checks now are around $800 to $900

 

are you flatbed or van?

 

My current first driving job is earning me 1499.00 -2200.00 (take home) bi-weekly hauling Diesel. That is some where around 36-45k depending on my hours.

Anyhow, my goal is 75k before the end of the year hauling Crude oil, hopefully starting in the next couple of months. I'm just waiting until I get 6 months hazmat/tanker experience before re-applying. This is a very realistic and very obtainable goal in my area. In fact, I was offered the job but only after I started hauling diesel. It just didn't seem like a good idea at the time to quit my first driving job the first week.

 

That's like 3500-3200 miles a week, good luck keeping that pace. lol

 

Cool. I'll be happy if I'm able to just make 25k a year. Will be better then what I'm making now

 

Tank experience is a good thing. Especially in Tejas. I was asked about Swift from a 5 month punkin tanker driver. He was from Houston. I told him get 6 months to a year and get a local job!

It is surprising you got one right off the bat! It is your location and a big need for tanker yankers. Supply and demand!

 

being happy at your job has to be worth at least 10cpm i would think--i have learned that i will never be rich--but as long as i am happy and make a decent living--really cant ask for more in this job---chasing down jobs just for the big bucks isnt for me---sure dont want to drive at a looney bin just to get 50cpm