I've heard of some drivers with dedicated routes for Dollar General, Dollar Tree, etc. gross over $1k/week right out the box. You'd probably have to run VERY hard. Also the driver gets accessory pay for having to make multiple stops and do all the unloading themselves. Sounds like hard work but you can make good $ if you have the drive.

 

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I... Al Tik Ritti Uppa Fazbutzol.... will wurk for much lesz than you...
and your Countree not stop. hahaha...Alla iz good.

 

OK -- that's just wrong!

 

I have always wanted to know this, what constitutes a weekend for TMC? What time do you get home on what day and how long do you get to stay at home? I know a weekend generally means 2 days but lets say you get home Friday at 5pm, do you have to leave on Sunday at 5pm?


Thanks for the help

 

usually yeah home friday night leave late sunday night/monday morning. depends on when your load is ready if you are DH'ing

 

I am a dedicated driver for TMC, My average gross is approx 900/week. hours usually add up between 55-70 per week. Home every weekend. Run strictly Florida for Lowes account. When back hauls pick-up, my gross will go up, but average has been around 900.

 

I have had some slow weeks at Barr Nunn but those have been made up for with some HUGE weeks and right now i am averaging about $1000 per week gross...some weeks bigger some smaller but I am looking at the 50k range for my first 12 months with them right now. Its possible.

 

I finally got a dedicated ltl run, my last check was a bit over 1400 gross my first week on my new run, but I work my butt off moving freight, I like it better than truckload OTR, I now run less miles and hometime is consistant.... after figuring out my check, getting paid for bumpin the dock each drop and the freight handlin I now average 55-60 cents per mile so its all better than $600 to $900 gross per week OTR a 32 cents/mile.....

 

Good for you Mutt! Congrats!

 

Dont do it. This is my opinion of course, but it seems like the odds are against a family staying in tact. If you are willing to take that risk, and many drivers are, then be willing to accept the fact that your children will grow up without a father for all intensive purposes. What happens if you are 2000 miles away and your wife or kids are involved in a life threatening accident? Be prepared for those kind of worries. What I did is get 1 year experience OTR and then parlayed that into a local Union position. I think most drivers want to eventually get to the point where they can be home every day. You wont realy know till you do it, and by then it will be too late to turn back. So if you are going for this ride, buckle up! Good luck in your decision.