Topic: I am going to become a truck driver.
Anonymous A started this discussion 3 years ago #107,585
I already called the recruiter for Swift.
I am a little excited.
I am a little excited.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #1,208,774
Making like $0/hr and doing a job that's going to be automated away in like 10-15 years. Sounds exciting.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 12 minutes later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,778
@previous (B)
It's 70 cents per mile at Swift. It's actually really good money and especially if you freelance.
It's 70 cents per mile at Swift. It's actually really good money and especially if you freelance.
Anonymous B replied with this 3 years ago, 2 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,779
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 25 minutes later, 42 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,782
@previous (B)
That's what the recruiter told me on the phone when I called them. Truck driving is actually pretty good money. Wait, are you Matt doing some shitck?
That's what the recruiter told me on the phone when I called them. Truck driving is actually pretty good money. Wait, are you Matt doing some shitck?
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 2 minutes later, 45 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,784
boof joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 35 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,791
be sure to fill a box with fuck books
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 10 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,829
I wouldn't drive for Swift if they offered me 8 bucks a mile and 6 weeks of vacation each year.
mandark joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 13 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,830
yeah don't drive for swift, but trucking isn't bad and we need more truckers
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 18 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,831
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 3 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,832
@1,208,782 (A)
> That's what the recruiter told me on the phone when I called them.
1st rule of trucking recruiters, a lot of company recruiters will lie to you to get you to come in.
> Truck driving is actually pretty good money.
That depends on two things, are they giving you good miles or are you just fucking off and driving as least as possible? You can make good money, but you are the one who has to want to drive to make that money.
I'm finding the 70 per mile to start thing a little off though. You might start somewhere between 30 to 45 cents a mile, but not 70.
> That's what the recruiter told me on the phone when I called them.
1st rule of trucking recruiters, a lot of company recruiters will lie to you to get you to come in.
> Truck driving is actually pretty good money.
That depends on two things, are they giving you good miles or are you just fucking off and driving as least as possible? You can make good money, but you are the one who has to want to drive to make that money.
I'm finding the 70 per mile to start thing a little off though. You might start somewhere between 30 to 45 cents a mile, but not 70.
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. double-posted this 3 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,833
@1,208,831 (A)
> RC England any good?
No... 25 cents a mile and if you drive solo, you'll be lucky to get a thousand miles a week. Been there, done that. Don't do CR England.
> RC England any good?
No... 25 cents a mile and if you drive solo, you'll be lucky to get a thousand miles a week. Been there, done that. Don't do CR England.
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 3 years ago, 2 hours later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,854
@1,208,832 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
Why would I be a truck driver if I wasn't willing to drive those long distances?
Why would I be a truck driver if I wasn't willing to drive those long distances?
Lady D !Pool..v42s joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 19 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,856
Our feul delivery drivers seem to be taken care of by our company, they don't complain about anything crazy going on
Anonymous B replied with this 3 years ago, 26 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,858
Lady D !Pool..v42s replied with this 3 years ago, 1 minute later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,859
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 8 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,860
@1,208,833 (The Trucker !QvVrhza48.)
How did you learn to drive a semi and how long did it take for you to feel comfortable on the road? I've driven small cars my entire life and while truck driving as a concept really appeals to me, the idea of driving such a large, clunky, unfamiliar vehicle makes me anxious.
How did you learn to drive a semi and how long did it take for you to feel comfortable on the road? I've driven small cars my entire life and while truck driving as a concept really appeals to me, the idea of driving such a large, clunky, unfamiliar vehicle makes me anxious.
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 4 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,861
The Trucker !QvVrhza48. replied with this 3 years ago, 19 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,866
@1,208,860 (H)
A friend of mine taught me everything I needed to know to pass the test. When he was home on the weekends, he would let me drive along the road he lived on to practice. After a few months, we went to the DMV, and I passed.
It doesn't take long to get used to driving it. It's just getting used to handling the truck, turns, and backing up that can take time.
Just be calm and get comfortable behind that wheel and you'll be fine.
A friend of mine taught me everything I needed to know to pass the test. When he was home on the weekends, he would let me drive along the road he lived on to practice. After a few months, we went to the DMV, and I passed.
It doesn't take long to get used to driving it. It's just getting used to handling the truck, turns, and backing up that can take time.
Just be calm and get comfortable behind that wheel and you'll be fine.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 1 hour later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,874
@1,208,774 (B)
> a job that's going to be automated away in like 10-15 years. Sounds exciting.
The first commercial shipment from a self-driving truck was 6 years ago in 2016.
More routes have been added since and the tech has improved since.
This job has already been automated, it's just a matter of companies upgrading their equipment, which won't take 15 years.
> a job that's going to be automated away in like 10-15 years. Sounds exciting.
The first commercial shipment from a self-driving truck was 6 years ago in 2016.
More routes have been added since and the tech has improved since.
This job has already been automated, it's just a matter of companies upgrading their equipment, which won't take 15 years.
Anonymous B replied with this 3 years ago, 1 minute later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,875
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 3 years ago, 13 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,208,941
Don't get an automatic restricted license, get some experience under your belt, keep a clean record and you can eventually make some decent money. Some guys love the OTR life and it's a great way to see the country and have a lot of unique experiences. You can also save a crap ton of money if you're careful and basically live out of your truck.
Experienced drivers in my area can make 100k home every night. I'm paid hourly and wouldn't even consider anything less than $25 an hour with great benefits.
Experienced drivers in my area can make 100k home every night. I'm paid hourly and wouldn't even consider anything less than $25 an hour with great benefits.
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