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DH is looking into getting a truck driving job, because we need more money to pay off debt so we can get ahead. Right now he drives an LP delivery straight truck and makes around 36,000 per year plus about 10,000 give or take per year for EMT Ambulance work on the side.

So if he gets a job driving 5-6 days a week, his ambulance work could be cut down to 5,000 per year, Are we being reasonable hoping he can get a job for 48,000-50,000 starting out 1st year driving?

We saw a job for Shcneider driving for Dollar General for inexperienced up to 80,000 for experienced, don't know if they pay inexperienced 50,000?

Just want to be reasonable and know what to expect, because we don't want to go through the schooling and all that and end up being disappointed that it is not possible to make 50,000 or more the 1st year.

Thank you for your help!

Thanks for replying.... Will check into Prime again.

Thank you everyone!

We thought Prime looked pretty good, but we could not find that they hire in Wisconsin

Does anyone know if it is possible for husband to get a truck driving job without having to go to school/training?

He has had his Class A, B and hazmat CDL license for almost 3 years.

He has driven a straight truck LP fuel delivery for almost 3 years, not a tractor trailer truck (semi)

He has been applying for different jobs, is it possible to get an over the road job with almost No Class A experience, with only an orientation, where he could ride with a trainer for a few weeks?

Schneider told him today that he would need to have 1 month experience OR do a drivers Refresher course even though he already has his CDL, and the job advertised he applied for says inexperienced drivers.

Roehl told him Sunday in a voice mail that even though he has his CDL, he has to have had Truck Driver Training in the last 60 days or they will not hire him.

He needs a higher paying job, but we cannot financially go 6-12 weeks with no paycheck while he goes to school and we cannot afford expensive school either.

Your experiences and knowledge welcome!