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Posted:  11 years, 4 months ago

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Starting Mileage Pay

Hey TT,

A brief introduction and a question for the expert community:

I have just finished the 16-day Roadmaster school and I passed my CDL driving test first-time-through this morning. I plan on getting all my endorsements before selecting a company. The open road is calling my name and I get a natural high just being in that truck. I want to go solo OTR and just live out there - I don't really want to be back home very much (if at all). I would also like to see Mexico and Canada. I plan to drive 11 hours/day - maybe more in Mexico LOL. I just want to drive!

Several companies have contacted me but it seems they are all offering about $0.26/mile starting out (after training and orientation). That seems incredibly low to me. I have spoken with people in the past who made more than $1,200/week starting out, and when I calculate the numbers, that seems very difficult at $0.26/mile.

Furthermore, I have been told that a lot of companies have 'sliding pay scales' where you actually get paid less for driving more. That seems psycho.

If I am dedicating my life to a company I want to get decent pay, at least $1,200/week. Does anyone know which companies offer this kind of starting pay to graduates with no experience?

I appreciate any responses, thanks for reading!

-B

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