[Ridge Runner]

Originally Posted by Malaki86

I can get a local driving job tomorrow. However, I'm not gonna work for $6.50-8.00 per hour that they pay in this area.

That was my point in my previous post. Most companies are not going to pay much, if any, over the going labor rate for that area.

[Mackman]

I got my CDL old school way old man showed be how to drive. I always drivin local never OTR but when i did want to go OTR i couldnt get a good job for the life of me. I did find 1 company to give me a shot at OTR with no exp. Just keep lookin you will find one.

[Cluggy619]

Originally Posted by Ridge Runner

That was my point in my previous post. Most companies are not going to pay much, if any, over the going labor rate for that area.

I don't blame ya.....if I don't see at least 13/hr, I don't get out of bed.

[fkbmlb]

I went local after 10 months with CFI.

[jayburd]

Have ya thought about driving a concrete truck?
funky hours sometimes,pay is not bad and your home every night.

[wot i life]

Originally Posted by MARYKAy48

My husband is thinking of becomming a driver and nobody wants to hire him localuntil he has experience .When he has experience will it be easier to go local and make a decent living?

Complete contrast here in U.K. Without experience, all he would be offered is local work. :?

[fkbmlb]

I drive for Wood Finishers Supply. Monday thru Friday 730 to 430. 22.50 an hour. Awesome career. Hauling paint and stain.

[GTR SILVER]

22.5 phr..............where are you located....and how much exp. do you need?

[Nomad_]

I went local (twice) right out of school. You gotta dig. Oh, I even found it part time. Started at 11.50 per hour. Then found a 13-15 per hour gig. Actually it's based on CPM. CPM changes depending on the haul, whether I D&H or wait for unload.

[fkbmlb]

im in GA. Its one of those jobs that dont come around often. They held the position open till I got hazmat. One of there biggest customers is run by my best friend so thats how I got it.