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What company & where can a driver earn 80K+ a year???

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by freightwipper, Apr 23, 2014.

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  1. Apr 24, 2014 #21
    freightwipper

    freightwipper Road Train Member

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    Yes I am well aware I start at the bottom.
    Can you quote me saying "where can I earn 80K in my first year"?
    No, I asked "a driver" in general.

    I am curious and trying to learn different aspects of the industry that's all
     
    freightwipper, Apr 24, 2014
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  3. Apr 24, 2014 #22
    mattbnr

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    Generally anything that requires an endorsement on your cdl (tanker,hazmat,doubles/triples) or requires a permit (oversize) will pay better.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2014 #23
    T_TRUCKER.

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    Try swift I heard they pay really good ;) I know tankers and parking lots make all the money ( from what I've heard )
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2014 #24
    upnorthwpg

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    Linehaul in ltl. I have yet to make less than 80k a year.
     
    upnorthwpg, Apr 24, 2014
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  7. Apr 24, 2014 #25
    Extreme4x4

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    Not hard to do that the first year.
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2014 #26
    074344

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    They are out there. I'm a M-F Teamster tanker driver, home every night and made 87k last year. Do yourself a huge favor and stay away from companies who advertise in truckstop magazines. OTR as a company driver is not where you want to be. Good luck.
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2014 #27
    nightgunner

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    Hey I only trashed the grill on a Mini Cooper once :)
     
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  10. Apr 24, 2014 #28
    freightwipper

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    Yes I'm realizing that currently as an OTR driver
    LTL jobs aren't advertised left and right for a reason.
     
    freightwipper, Apr 24, 2014
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  11. Apr 25, 2014 #29
    074344

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    You are 100% correct. Companies that constantly advertise do so for a reason. None of those reasons are good for the driver. You are well on your way to finding a career rather than just another job.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2014 #30
    ronjohn

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    HI There,

    Any chance you are familiar with weststar crane and trucking in Bakersfield? I heard they will hire entry level drivers.. Thx
     
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