Why do some on the forum say that truckers don't make more than a fast food worker

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by amiller, Dec 19, 2012.

  1. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    40 hours per week vs 120+ hours per week and nights away from home in a high-risk, over-regulated job. Burgers are tasting mighty good about now.
     
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  3. Cowmobile

    Cowmobile Medium Load Member

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    I work at McDonald's.... In a pilot...
     
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  4. hup

    hup Medium Load Member

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    after 28 years trucking? I think you've had enough burgers for everyone by now
     
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  5. cowboy_tech

    cowboy_tech Road Train Member

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    Well,I hope your good fortune keeps up. :beer::beer:

    sent from my EVO4gLTE
    OCed and MEANbean
     
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  6. nate980

    nate980 Road Train Member

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    your kidding right? I must be poor then working for my hourly wage getting paid to wait to be unloaded......
     
  7. passion4polishing

    passion4polishing Road Train Member

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    Detention is not working for hourly wages, it's being compensated to not work. This was a commentary on the mindset of people when they talk hourly wage, not a proclamation that nothing should be charged by the hour.
     
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  8. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I say drive and get paid salary. That way you're getting paid no matter what.
     
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  9. Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    Would not the Boss man then work the Dog S outta one? Huh?:biggrin_2556:
     
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  10. passion4polishing

    passion4polishing Road Train Member

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    I run all 70 every week anyway. I would hate for those lazy terminal dwellers to be making the same check though.
     
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  11. DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    Not at all if you work within your hours.

    I'm going to do a road test for a company that's regional, pays salary, and ill work 4 (10's). Just hoping I get it
     
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