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Originally Posted by roadRunner360
I just got a job offer, with an owner operator doing long haul. I just recently received my CDL. He offers me 15 cents a mile,
because of lack of experience. Is this a fair offer? Thanks for you input.
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A Long Haul operator may be talking about team runs. IS HE? Because 15 cpm for a SOLO is a laughing matter... but, for a TEAM "trainee," it is not so bad (as a way to start.)
MANY solo companies start trainees as a "team" and split the pay to the truck between the two of you while you are in training... but that is for All MILES the truck runs.
IF you do 5000 miles/wk at 15 cpm, you could make MORE than some of the regulars here who are making less than 30 cpm solo for LESS miles (done Solo.)
IF the O/O needs you to help him make long runs, and is going to pay you 15 cpm for ALL the miles the truck runs.... and IF you guys turn 5000 miles/wk while HE (or someone else) is training you... you will do okay to start. You need to tell me more info for me to help you further. I started at less than 15 cpm for team runs, and now make much more than that.
NO "solo driver" can make a living at 15 cpm under the HOS. But, a team driver CAN.