First Year Pay

I made 42000 my rookie year but keep in mind I worked damn near 365 days that year.

Who did you start with? What was the pay like to start? Did you start out team driving?

It's was done with Wel and she stayed out all the time with hardly any home time.

How much of that 42 did Elton John charge you for the sunglasses?

Scott your officially on my hit list! How dare you talk about my beloved glasses (may they rest in peace) To quote the wicked witch of the west "Im gonna get you my pretty and your little dog too"

I made 42000 my rookie year but keep in mind I worked damn near 365 days that year.

Who did you start with? What was the pay like to start? Did you start out team driving?

I did not team. Their pay progression is:

.33/cpm 0 to 6 months
6 to 9 months .36/cpm
9 to 12 months .38/cpm
1 yr .40/cpm.

I ran hard, busted my tail and was rarely home. Like guy said I work for WEL Companies in DePere, WI

I made 42000 my rookie year but keep in mind I worked damn near 365 days that year.

Who did you start with? What was the pay like to start? Did you start out team driving?

I did not team. Their pay progression is .33/cpm 0 to 6, 6 to 9 .36/cpm, 9 to 12 .38/cpm and 1 yr .40/cpm. I ran hard, busted my tail and was rarely home. Like guy said I work for WEL Companies in DePere, WI

Does that company take on new unexperienced drivers. I do not see them on the list here. Or did you get your license on your own and they took you on with no experience?

Thanks!

I went to private school and they hired me after for training.

I'm just starting my first trucking job this week. I'm hauling for a hardware company that has their own trucks. One of the reasons I wanted this job was because its close to home with a dedicated run and home every other day, if only for a few hours. And the pay is better than any trucking company pays. I get a good base pay (about $550/week) plus mileage and layover pay (I get paid for the inconvenience of sleeping in the truck). My instructors at CDL school said they would consider quitting their instructor jobs for the deal I got. Most new drivers for this company earn about $42k and are home every day delivering to hardware stores at night. I'll earn more because I long haul to another distribution center.

Don't be afraid to look beyond the usual companies. Check out local companies that serve a big area. Some local (NE PA) companies serve grocery stores and convenience stores in PA and neighboring states and seem to pay better than the big national carriers. Most of these type jobs are 100% touch freight which isn't for everyone but you take the bad with the good. Not all take new drivers but some do.

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