First Year Pay Totals With Prime
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Just out of curiosity, what's the top out at prime including bonuses and all. Also why do you guys drive so slow lol
Just out of curiosity, what's the top out at prime including bonuses and all. Also why do you guys drive so slow lol
I wouldn't even know. There are so many divisions and decidicated routes that all make different money. I know of one that makes $1250 per week flat rate as long as the truck made a "certain amount" each week. Running reefer in northeast. And yes, newbies can start them right away.
And we drive so slow to prevent accidents and roll overs. And increase fuel bonuses.
I'm in now hurry. Don't you know of the tortoise and the hare????
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Just out of curiosity, what's the top out at prime including bonuses and all. Also why do you guys drive so slow lol
I wouldn't even know. There are so many divisions and decidicated routes that all make different money. I know of one that makes $1250 per week flat rate as long as the truck made a "certain amount" each week. Running reefer in northeast. And yes, newbies can start them right away.
And we drive so slow to prevent accidents and roll overs. And increase fuel bonuses.
I'm in now hurry. Don't you know of the tortoise and the hare????
And here I thought it was sitting around 1200-1500 a week avg for drivers lol. good thing your around rainy <3
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Just out of curiosity, what's the top out at prime including bonuses and all. Also why do you guys drive so slow lol
Your just trying to see the Jersey aren't you?
Lol naw no malice here. We're only governed 2mph faster than prime so we're not doing much better. However some of those guys are doing 57 and It's kinda annoying but it's all good. I've seen plenty of Joyzee here btw
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Lol naw no malice here. We're only governed 2mph faster than prime so we're not doing much better. However some of those guys are doing 57 and It's kinda annoying but it's all good. I've seen plenty of Joyzee here btw
LOL well both of your need your very own special lane to the far right. 😆
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I think it's stupid we are at 58 on the pedal and 62 on cruise. Smh.
And keep in mind the lightweights are often fully loaded so those hills are murder :(
And....don't be talkin bout jersey. I'll bury you with jimmy Hoffa and you'll never be found. Lol
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Jersey is just fine... long as I'm not in it.
And the only time the extra speed really helps is when you've passed the last two rest areas when you've had to pee. Then it's super handy.😂
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My first year pay totals with Prime Inc
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My 2016 Gross Pay: $42693
Weekly Gross Avg: $821
Health insurance paid: $2716
$200k Life insurance policy: $36.86
VSP Vision (great plan): $103
Voluntary Disability: $936
Sick hours accrued: 48 hours
401k My contribution: $780
401k prime match: $156
Vacation: 1 week @ $700 gross
Month of Jan 2017
Health insurance reduced significantly
Eligible for 401k w/company match
Gross: $4633
Weekly Gross Avg: $1158
Health Insurance: $124
Life $200k: $2.70
Keep in mind I'm living in the truck. So the $16,800 in living expenses I had before prime have been eliminated and I have been paying off my car and other debts early.
My last job:
USPS of 18 years Base salary: $57,000 Bonuses & Overtime: $22,000 avg. Total at USPS. $79,000
But I have more available cashflow now having made $42,600 last year. So look at ALL of your numbers not just the obvious ones.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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.
Per Diem:
Getting paid per diem means getting a portion of your salary paid to you without taxes taken out. It's technically classified as a meal and expense reimbursement.
Truck drivers and others who travel for a living get large tax deductions for meal expenses. The Government set up per diem pay as a way to reimburse some of the taxes you pay with each paycheck instead of making you wait until tax filing season.
Getting per diem pay means a driver will get a larger paycheck each week but a smaller tax return at tax time.
We have a ton of information on our wiki page on per diem pay
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.