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re: Owner/Operator truckers can make $300,000 a year?
Posted on 7/2/18 at 7:35 pm to toosleaux
Posted on 7/2/18 at 7:35 pm to toosleaux
I knew a truck driver that did very well.
He worked for koch and drove from Dallas to the new Orleans area. He had a set route. He was home two nights or more a week and had weekends off. I don't think he made 300k, but he didn't own the truck either. I know he did well enough that he bought a new Corvette.
He worked for koch and drove from Dallas to the new Orleans area. He had a set route. He was home two nights or more a week and had weekends off. I don't think he made 300k, but he didn't own the truck either. I know he did well enough that he bought a new Corvette.
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Posted on 7/2/18 at 7:36 pm to Spankum
Like outboard mechanics drivers are low in supply.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 7:51 pm to ZekeTheTeke
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50k a year in repairs and upkeep and that’s just routine stuff. I’ve seen guys pay 22k to rebuild their turbo
Tax write offs, sweeter that the salmon of Capistrano!
Posted on 7/2/18 at 8:18 pm to toosleaux
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What’s the catch to this?
You have to drive a truck for a living.
This post was edited on 7/2/18 at 8:18 pm
Posted on 7/2/18 at 8:26 pm to toosleaux
A guy I went high school with after 20 years has worked up to 6 figures hauling gas. He said it is great if your ok with driving bomb. He also told me that the best job is driving for Walmart. Their drivers start at 85,000 a year but it hard as hell to get hired.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:34 pm to Ponchy Tiger
I’ve been told there are 100 loads for every truck/driver in Houston right now. Trying to get pipe moved is fricking ridiculous. They’ve gone up on rates by $300-$400/ load. I have no problem with them making money while the market is good, but they better remember what comes around goes around. I don’t know if they’re making 300K annually, but if they are, they’re living in their trucks.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:37 pm to tigerinthebueche
If you have a problem with the rates, move it yourself.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:41 pm to toosleaux
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This company in Port Allen is boasting you can make $300,000 a year? What’s the catch to this?
quote:You have to go fast.
toosleaux
Sorry but you’re too slow.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:44 pm to El Campo Tiger
Work on your reading comprehension. I don’t
mind paying more when the market is good. But some of the guys are trying to take advantage. Thus my point. They can charge me now while the market is up. But in six months to a year, when things settle down and they’re begging for a haul, I’m gonna low bid and arse rape those same frickers like they’re a prison bitch.
mind paying more when the market is good. But some of the guys are trying to take advantage. Thus my point. They can charge me now while the market is up. But in six months to a year, when things settle down and they’re begging for a haul, I’m gonna low bid and arse rape those same frickers like they’re a prison bitch.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:49 pm to toosleaux
I was expecting the link to send me to Diesel Driving Academy.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:50 pm to tigerinthebueche
One of the nations biggest broker load board services had an article out a few weeks ago saying that national average is something like 100 loads per every truck, covering freight has gotten much harder and rates have gone up a ton. Lanes we moved for $1.25/mile are now taking $2.50+/mile, sometimes more, and that jump was just over the last 6 months. It’s busy as hell right now.
As for $300k a year that seems like a bit much but not too far off. If you have good equipment, hazmat/tanker endorsement and are cool with being gone days at a time you can rake it in. One of our drivers told me a few weeks ago this is the fastest he’s gotten to $100k(gross) in many years, that’s after fuel cost, but not counting repairs and maintenance. $90-150k is completely doable if you’re willing to work.
As for $300k a year that seems like a bit much but not too far off. If you have good equipment, hazmat/tanker endorsement and are cool with being gone days at a time you can rake it in. One of our drivers told me a few weeks ago this is the fastest he’s gotten to $100k(gross) in many years, that’s after fuel cost, but not counting repairs and maintenance. $90-150k is completely doable if you’re willing to work.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:51 pm to toosleaux
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This company in Port Allen is boasting you can make $300,000 a year
That’s good money but not remotely close to what someone would have to pay me to spend all day, everyday driving a tractor trailer. I’ve hauled grain a few times over the years and enjoy it now and then. But no way in hell would I want to do it for a living.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:54 pm to YOURADHERE
Agreed. And I’m not a communist, I want everyone to make money. Just don’t break it off in me doing it. Paybacks are a bitch.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 9:57 pm to tigerinthebueche
After you do that, maybe take some anger management classes.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 10:04 pm to El Campo Tiger
Lol. Maybe you’re right. But then again I’m paying.
You in the business or know anyone who is? We pay promptly. We just don’t like to overpay.
You in the business or know anyone who is? We pay promptly. We just don’t like to overpay.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 10:05 pm to tigerinthebueche
Absolutely, there can be a happy medium for all, it’s tilted in favor of the owner/operators for now after being slanted the opposite way for the last few years.
People are blaming ELDs but I really don’t think that’s as big as a factor as some think, sure guys can’t turn and burn like they used to but the chances of getting a return load have increased since they usually deliver and have to sit in place.
I really think the biggest factor is so many got out of the business when things went south a few years ago that there’s just no where near the equipment and qualified drivers available to service all the needs. A ton of trucking companies, big and small, closed the doors and owner/operators parked equipment or let the bank take it back. We’ve been running everyone who’s walked through the door the last 6 months through the application process. Seems most are unqualified and unhireable, it’s nuts.
People are blaming ELDs but I really don’t think that’s as big as a factor as some think, sure guys can’t turn and burn like they used to but the chances of getting a return load have increased since they usually deliver and have to sit in place.
I really think the biggest factor is so many got out of the business when things went south a few years ago that there’s just no where near the equipment and qualified drivers available to service all the needs. A ton of trucking companies, big and small, closed the doors and owner/operators parked equipment or let the bank take it back. We’ve been running everyone who’s walked through the door the last 6 months through the application process. Seems most are unqualified and unhireable, it’s nuts.
This post was edited on 7/2/18 at 10:07 pm
Posted on 7/2/18 at 10:16 pm to YOURADHERE
Yeah, I hear the same from my friends at JT Wein. Qualified, dependable drivers are few and far between. ELDs aren’t helping us any at all. But it is what it is. I’m getting quotes for $2400 for runs that used to cost $1750. I’m good with $1900 -$2100 for that run, but $2400 is nuts.
Those guys have been hurting for a while, but don’t try to make it all up the first month
And running to Ohio/Pa is even more retarded.
Those guys have been hurting for a while, but don’t try to make it all up the first month
And running to Ohio/Pa is even more retarded.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 10:19 pm to toosleaux
I’m sure this thread will be full of opinions that are well rounded and informed.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 10:30 pm to toosleaux
I have a coworker that does this part time, and he does decent depending on the month. He left to do it full time about 2 years ago, but came back after a year because he was tired of living on the road. He has buddies trying to get him back on the road full time, because they are making upwards of 10-15k a month, but he says he doesnt want to go back full time. His insurance runs about 1200 a month, plus he has his truck note and fuel costs. You can clear 6 figures doing it, but as most have stated, you will spend your life on the road.
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