Not Sure If My Offer Is Worth It?

Hello,

I'm a CDL B holder and driver of straight trucks/Van's of 3 year. I started out as a team 3 years ago in a straight truck hauling with FedEx CC. It wasn't bad, hard to adjust but made decent money. I switched to Van's a year ago and the money was kinda stale and not as much. I now sit in year 3 with Load One. I'm a solo, class B, and the basic deal cut is 60truck/40me. Expenses, tolls, and fuel paid. I'm just wondering, just if there's enough money to commit to this contract. Really, I know it's my choice but i just would like some advice. I'm 27 and have a lot of choices of jobs. Is solo class B with that split on mid west/east coast worth my time?

Hi Marc. Welcome to our forum!

There's no chance in this world I'd agree to those terms. I'd find a job where I actually know how much I'll be making. I recommend you get your class A license and tell those class B bosses to stick it up their... well, you get the idea.

Of course I'm partial to class A work, but I also like to have a realistic expectation for my income. You don't have a clue under those terms, and how do you verify the veracity of the revenues the truck is generating? You have no control over the payroll process. Your boss can tell you anything and you'll have to accept it.

Find something that lays out the details like stop pay, detention, mileage pay, etc. That way you can have some goals and targets to help you determine your income. Your trucking income needs to be in your control, not someone in an office feeding you numbers you can't verify.

Don't fall for this gimmick!

Wow, I'd never thought about it like that. I really do appreciate your input and the advice. The information I know is it's a 60/40 split, they pay all the niche stuff. It's not forced dispatch, load board jobs.

I should pursue an A and bot invest further into the opportunity?

Hi Marc. Welcome to our forum!

There's no chance in this world I'd agree to those terms. I'd find a job where I actually know how much I'll be making. I recommend you get your class A license and tell those class B bosses to stick it up their... well, you get the idea.

Of course I'm partial to class A work, but I also like to have a realistic expectation for my income. You don't have a clue under those terms, and how do you verify the veracity of the revenues the truck is generating? You have no control over the payroll process. Your boss can tell you anything and you'll have to accept it.

Find something that lays out the details like stop pay, detention, mileage pay, etc. That way you can have some goals and targets to help you determine your income. Your trucking income needs to be in your control, not someone in an office feeding you numbers you can't verify.

Don't fall for this gimmick!

If you are really wanting to remain class B, a route driver job for a company like Cintas or UniFirst would be better. These are established companies with solid reputations for treating their employees well. These driving jobs pay by the hour plus commission. You will know if the commission you are being paid is correct because you are in charge of the account with the customer in knowing what products the customer will receive. Your truck is loaded for you, and you are responsible for unloading at each stop. These drivers make $100K+. Just as with most driving jobs, it is performance based, so you can make less. You strike me as a grinder who knows how to get it, so that is why I provide the north end of the earning potential.

Wow, I'd never thought about it like that. I really do appreciate your input and the advice. The information I know is it's a 60/40 split, they pay all the niche stuff. It's not forced dispatch, load board jobs.

I should pursue an A and not invest further into the opportunity?

As the others have stated, in not so many words, I would say YES !! (Plus, it trumps a Class B, you could always revert.)

Get some info here, Mark O.:

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Sounds like 60/40 is just a gimmick to put a butt in the seat. Unless you can actually get your hands on the rate cons you will never know the truth. And another red flag is freight from the load boards, aka spot rates. The spot rates are in the tank. Just google them and look at some of the hundreds of videos on you-tube with drivers complaining about low rates.

Go for the A. Get with a company and learn and earn more. Knowing what your pay is going to be, hourly of mileage can reduce stress.

Wow, I'd never thought about it like that. I really do appreciate your input and the advice. The information I know is it's a 60/40 split, they pay all the niche stuff. It's not forced dispatch, load board jobs.

I should pursue an A and bot invest further into the opportunity?