Profile For Bill W.

Bill W.'s Info

  • Location:
    Tipp City, OH

  • Driving Status:
    Preparing For School

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  • Joined Us:
    1 year, 10 months ago

Bill W.'s Bio

Ready to "retire" from my current job after 17 years. Starting CDL training February 25th while still working the current job. Going to be a heck of a change from a customer service job, but it will be a nice change of pace.

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Posted:  1 year, 10 months ago

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Whi do you drive for? What type of route and truck? I'm thinking to start just a dry van, flat bed looks like it's quite a bit to learn on top of not hitting anything.

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I have been at my current job for 17 years. Time to make a change. I know the first year will be tight, but is it realistic to earn over 75k a year after that? Not really interested in OTR, looking for regional. Out 1 to 2 weeks. Live near dayton ohio

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Bill, what a first and second year driver will make depends on dozens of factors. But I’m in my second year and I will gross about $75,000 to $80,000 for my second full year.

Posted:  1 year, 10 months ago

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Realistic pay

That's what's confusing the heck out of me. For years I've gone by hourly wage and I know it isn't that way with driving. Right now I'm looking at schneider and roehl. Not so much for money but for the extra training. They both seem to emphasize safety. I've been in the airline industry for years and that's ingrained into me now.

YES, it is possible*

*Now for the fine print. One of the issues with this industry is that there is no hard and fast rule to say, "I have x years of experience with no tickets or accidents so I should make y". It doesn't help that there are a dozen different ways to get paid (ie 65 cpm, $30/hr, $27/hr with 12 hours guarantee, $350/a day, etc). Ultimately, it's up to YOU to know what you're worth and find an employer who agrees.

Posted:  1 year, 10 months ago

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Realistic pay

I have been at my current job for 17 years. Time to make a change. I know the first year will be tight, but is it realistic to earn over 75k a year after that? Not really interested in OTR, looking for regional. Out 1 to 2 weeks. Live near dayton ohio

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