Jesus lives in texas?

Good heavens, GMAN! All the changes to the business, better working conditions and it wasn't devastating? They must have cost something.

But throw in fair pay and we're all doomed . . I was thinking the business would thrive.

I read an article a while ago where a Schneider VP was quoted as saying $65,000 was the threshold at which Driver retention would fall and people from other vocations would seriously consider driving as an alternative.

It isn't as though it's a bunch of pie in the sky Drivers are the only ones who think Driver pay could solve a bunch of industry issues.

Shame on Lebron for going to work and expecting to earn a fair wage and be able to support his family!

Why else would he go to work Hawk? Remember, we ARE talking about going to WORK here.

Me thinks that young Hawkjr may be a bit enamored with the 'super trucker' depictions a la "Smokey and the Bandit."

Hawkjr, you are asking the right questions. Just read the answers you are getting a bit closer.

Trucking is a job Hawkjr. Not a lifestyle.

well you can call me what u want to call me, super trucker or not.. all i know is that i come from a family of truckers and i've been wanting to do this since i was kid.. i just want to drive trucks, screw broads, and get money.. albeit if its hauling chickens, trash or logs, either way until shit changes i want to drive truck until i die... i'm pretty sure there are others on here that has went through the same thing... and i dont blame lebron for getting into to support his family, from the sounds of it he makes a damn good living.. all i'm saying is that he's not a lifestyle trucker unlike GMAN and others who are... he's in it to get a paycheck that's it, unlike others who loves hanging out at truck stops and the terminals even on their off time/or days...that's all i'm saying!!! no disrespect to neither one!!

At least you'll be able to do one of those things as a coolie carrier OTR trucker. :lol:

just for an year a$$hole.....coolie for a year and i'm done.. is that a problem?? you got a better plan?? got a line haul gig i can get onto pulling doubles?? got a gig where i can haul boxes and be home everynight?? etc??? if not shut the hell up... if so, please provide!!!!

You sound so angry and bitter. You'll be fun to be around in rush hour. :lol:

Dang! Your on a roll tonight Rev. :lol:

I think that anyone who works in a profession strictly for the money will be a very unhappy individual, no matter what type of industry. We tend to excel in jobs that we enjoy. I can't see being miserable just to make a lot of money. It would not be worth it to me.

I would not be doing this unless I enjoyed it. While I earn a good living, there are other things that I could do to earn an above average livelihood other than trucking.

People don't stay in this profession unless they enjoy it. This can be a very demanding business. A possible big paycheck will attract people to the industry, but money by itself will not keep drivers in a profession in which they are unhappy. I will agree that starting pay at some carriers could be better. On the other hand, there are some carriers who start drivers out at a higher wage. The opportunities for better pay are totally reliant on the length of time you stay in the business and your work habits. For the most part, success of failure is on the back of the driver. No company can force a driver to work. He must be motivated to do his job without someone standing over his shoulder. Some people are not comfortable working without supervision.

Just look at me. I'm in it for the money, and I'm a miserable SOB.:lol:


I disagree. I hate this profession, yet I've been doing it for almost 12 years now. Then again, I'm a glutton for punishment. :wink: