How Much Will I Make.
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Your asking a very general question. There are a ton of variables. Basically you can reasonably expect somewhere between 35-45k the first year. After that it starts going up. Your tax situation is something only you can answer. There are several posts on here where folks posted their first year earnings.
PJ has the best answer, Aby. Your question is common - everybody wants to know how much they'll make on any new job. Yes, the "after taxes" party drivers on your personal situation. That's why you see "Ask a tax professional" when taxes come up in ads and call-in shows.
And PJ's gross number (the earnings before anything else happens on your paycheck) is correct - $35-45K per year. There's so many other factors we can't promise you the larger number. But I'll promise this: once you get your CDL and start OTR driving you can get into that range simply by doing your job and keeping your wheels turning. Dispatchers like drivers who will make appointments and aren't picky about loads.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Dispatcher:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
Hi And keep in mind that is working 7 days a week... going home every 30 days or so.
I think you would feel jilted and frustrated knowing you would have made $100k working 6 days. Jist my opinion, but a common complaint i hear from new drivers. Can you make $70k to $80k+ with experience... absolutely Your first year? not likely.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Are you married? Does your wife work. How many kids do you have. How old are they. Do you get any income from stocks or bonds or any type of residual income from other sources? Do you pay child support? I'm not sure what you will take home after taxes without more information. It might be best to ask what will you gross.
He said he is married and his wofe is ok with him being gone "a couple weeks". He also says his mortgage is $2265 plus living expenses for his parents.
I dail to see how $3000 clear a month will cover all of this. stay in nursing.
Training alome can rake months, and you will be gone the whole time.
Or work 6 days a week nursing For like 6 months....Bank ALL the extra income.....THEN go into trucking not having to worry about your expenses at home during that time.....You might find out you actually don't like the trucking lifestyle afterall
Thank you very much
Or work 6 days a week nursing For like 6 months....Bank ALL the extra income.....THEN go into trucking not having to worry about your expenses at home during that time.....You might find out you actually don't like the trucking lifestyle afterall
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How much money will I make as a new OTR driver. Basically, how much will I take home a MONTH AFTER TAXES and all in my first year OTR.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.