Hello everyone. I just joined this site and have a few questions for yall.

First, let me take some time to introduce myself. I am 34 years old, and live in a small town in central Texas. I am married, and have a 1 year old daughter. I have been working in the oil field, but was recently laid off. So, I have been out on the grind job searching, and have found nothing, unless I want to work of a measly $8 an hour. :thumbsdown:

So with that being said, I have decieded to get my CDL and find me a driving job. In my job search, i have found a few local companys that are looking for drivers. Mainly local hauls, where you are home almost every night. My question is, how much can I expect to make as a local haul driver as to an OTR driver? I understand that expierienced drivers make more then beginners, as they should.

Also wondering if there is anything I should look out for when applying to a company?


I am currently in the process of enrolling in a class at our local comunity college's work force education program. It is a 200 hour course, and is costing me $4150.


Any info or advice yall can give me would be greatly appreciated.

 

If you wish to pursue the trucking jobs, go for it. Be better than not being able to work.
If you have local jobs open, I would look into them. You know how much you need to make. I would contact those companies, and see what they have to offer. You having a family, I would find something locally.

 

Pay for local jobs can vary widely, even in the same market. I would call these companies to see what they offer, but I would expect something from a little over minimum to close to $20/hour. Starting out it will likely be around $10-15/hour.

 

Thanks for the advice guys. Luckly my wife makes pretty good money, so if I start out low on the pay scale, we can still make it. Just as long as there is a potential to make more in the long run.