Profile For R C.

MRC - Thanks for your reply -- do you happen to know of a NorthEast mail carrier service with good reputation?

Daniel B. - Thank you for your honesty. Your point about working at Lowe's is well taken, but since I do love trucking, I will start the search for another company -- or at least insist on more miles from my current one. For the Northeast, what do you feel the cents/mile and mileage/week should be?

Brett - Thanks for the advice about the LTL companies. The ones that first come to mind are UPS freight, Old Dominion and Con-way. Can you think of others?

Hi Folks,

I wanted to see if you feel I am receiving a fair wage for my level of experience. I currently drive for large trucking company on a dedicated account in the Northeast U.S. Dry box cargo. 100% no-touch freight (I have a bad back). Great equipment. Nice folks at the company. My wife rides with me (she doesn’t drive the truck). Home most weekends. I don’t wish to be on a driving team (been there, done that). I have an excellent safety record and have received the safety award at my current company for 10+ years.

Here is what I currently make:

Average mileage/week: 1,900 (This is probably lower than average and mostly because of relatively short runs...I'm willing to do more provided I'm running legally.)

pay: 35 cents a mile.

With bonuses, etc. comes to 31,000 gross income per year.

I wish to stay (reside) in the Northeast U.S. I would be willing to do long haul OTR (solo) but I’ve heard from many that you can get stuck at your destination, waiting for days for a return.

I have heard that Wal-Mart and UPS and FedEx Freight are good to drive for, but I would require no-touch freight — any comments on this?

Please comment on whether you think I am receiving a fair wage and mileage for my situation. I am open to suggestions for trucking outfits that would seem to match the situation I am looking for, but with better pay/mileage.

Thanks very much!