New Cdl Driver

Hey when I get my cdl and my tanker& hazmat endorsement how much can I earn yearly being a new driver wit no experience

Phillip, the thing about this job is that for that first year you are going to be experiencing a huge learning curve. All of us, when we first got our CDL , were rearing to get out there and turn the world on fire, but low and behold, we discovered that we could barely manage the job at first. It sounds so easy, I mean all you got to do is drive the dang truck, right? This is why they will send you out with a trainer at the beginning - there is still so much to learn, and even when they turn you loose and hand you that first set of keys, you are going to be asking yourself, "am I ready for this?"

Here's the best advice I can give for that first year: Hang in there at the company you start with - get yourself a good clean driving record established for that first year at that company. There is going to be ten thousand times when you think you see some much greener grass off in a different direction, but stick it out anyway. And by a good clean driving record, I mean "Don't Hit Anything." That is important, and a lot harder to accomplish that first year than you even know at this point.

Now, as far as what you will make during your first year, I think you can expect to make somewhere between thirty and thirty five thousand dollars if you are a real go-getter. Remember you measure out your own salary in this business - it is a performance based career. If you prove to be reliable, effective at getting things done in a timely manner, and professional in your dealings with customers you can make a name for yourself at just about any trucking company out there. That is the key, make a name for yourself. Don't expect the company to hold your hand and teach you all the little secrets that make for success at this stuff. They are looking for folks with some initiative and a drive to succeed in the face of difficult odds. If that's what type of person you are, then you will be able to make a go of it.

Best of luck my friend, and after you get that first safe year under your belt you will start making some better money. Top pay for good solid company drivers is in the 55,000 - 60,000 dollar range, but it will take you some time to build up that kind of a reputation.

Thanks for the info tell me after my first year I want to own my own truck what Ur advice on that

Thanks for the info tell me after my first year I want to own my own truck what Ur advice on that

Don't do it !

Thanks for the info tell me after my first year I want to own my own truck what Ur advice on that

Yes, unless you have several years of experience running your own business already, leasing or owning your own truck won't be fun. Or make you a pile of money.