I am considering becoming an over the road truck Driver and I was curious as to the average money that could be made as well as the best way to make the most money.
2007-03-09 04:56:17 · 7 answers · asked by Brett Maverick 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
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contact recruiters at large companies like Swift, Werner, JB Hunt, Dart, Hirshbach, etc- they can provide paid training and get you a year's experience so you can drive for a better company. I would expect about $35K-$40K your first year if you run alot. If you are home alot then it will be closer to $30K.
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2007-03-09 05:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ten years ago when I went to school for OTR. The average starting income was $30-$40,000. Thats if you get the runs. The job works best for single people with no mortgages and family. Or for a couple who both drive. Then you can really make some money because you double the driving time. By law there are limits to the number of hours a single driver can drive in a day. Now companies track trucks using GPS, so the promise of the open road freedom is not what it used to be. Ultimately you want to buy your own truck and take loads as you see fit. Many companies offer a lease program.
2007-03-09 13:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by Van 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the deal. Most of the drivers I know get 32 cents a mile. If you're going a long way, that's more money, but you're away from home more. For example, I guy running a 1,300 mile route to Florida & back will run it once a week and make about $850.
Bear in mind shorter routes may have you sitting idle at loading docks & waiting for dock times more often. Which, if you're being paid by the mile, is money out of your pocket.
2007-03-09 13:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by wizbangs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you must be able to be bonded. no records! the local cop shop and verify this , a clean driving record ( available at the ontatio driver renewal kiosk) Long haul or short? reefer / dangerous good? single or double? what about mountain experience Go to a local truck stop and ask questions might as well get it from those who are running the roads
$ varry with experience
2007-03-09 13:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are working for a larger company, ie, a phone company, union scale in WA. state is approximately $24 hour. Other companies pay per mile, and depending on what state you work out of would determine the wage, ie southern states pay less than, say New York.
2007-03-09 13:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some make up to 2000 a week, on average 1200 a week.
2007-03-09 13:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether you're just a driver or an owner-operator. You can expect to make $50 - $55,000 per year, depending on miles driven or value of loads hauled if owner-operator.
2007-03-09 13:05:29 · answer #7 · answered by SA Writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋