How Much Can a New CDL Truck Driver Make Monthly in 2024

[@BBGshop7]

Hey! I saw this video when I first got my CDLS In October 2018. Just recapping the videos that helped me get started.. and after being here almost my first year as a new driver I wanted to say that I remembered these words and wanted to return back to you and say thank you because this worked for me! To any new driver reading the comments, this man is very wise and positive, if you haven’t subscribed to him already, you need to. He’s great for the KZbin Truck Driver/ CDL community. if you just follow what he says as a guideline.. you will succeed and get great results. I’m so glad I stumbled across you because I remember you saying it’s a hustle. You always talk about how beautiful it is out here; when I first started I was a little scared, didn’t know if I would make it, but now it’s a lifestyle and I’m enjoying it, and I agree, it is beautiful out here!

[@MidlifeTrucker-ThomBell]

I love looking back at this old video. You’ve come a long way since then.

[@petesmalls08]

Red, you're the real deal, bro. I appreciate every bit of knowledge you share your channel. Be safe out there, bro.

[@LUSK66]

thank u for this info. I just got my cdl permit on my own. but hopefully I'll be working with KLLM.

[@TheKidlyfe]

Best video I’ve seen on how mange time to maximize profitability

[@PracticingLiberty]

I hear what you are saying and I followed the same logic during my short/9 month trucking career back in the day. It was a huge mistake to do that and here is why: Doing that will have dispatchers sending YOU and not other drivers to all of the locations that have you waiting hours and hours. Once they learn your logging pattern you will actually work longer hours for the same pay. It gets worse and worse. You will spend more time sitting at shippers and less time driving. Even if you manage to get your miles in you will be sure to be using an entire day. If you run yourself out of driving hours a few times your company will no longer sacrifice your time at the docks. They need the truck to move too. When you sit for them for nothing then still move the needed amount they get you working more for the same pay. You get tired etc. You might think you are working the system and being smart but you are not. You are being used. Think about it. Think bigger and longer term. if I had it to do over again I would do it this way.

[@blueaura2191]

Do the same thing myself. Made $895 one week at .31 Cam without detention pay. Drive 12 hours and off duty 12 hours. Start at 4:30 every morning

[@pureheartzclub4505]

Please don’t be down … sending u some good vibes❣️✨🏹☮️💟☯️✨✨🌟✨✨

[@emrahkucuk8426]

They dnt make people like you this days :) you are real deal soldier man

[@jonrogers4171]

there seems to be a distinction in the 4 sections of the logbook ( even on Elogs w/ qualcom... if you place your self off duty ya best be in the passengers seat or in the sleeper bunk ....when in the drivers seat "technically " is considered on duty not driving .. although the paper logs are easier to be creative with ,,,the electronics qualcom ya cant fudge them ... and if ya went onto the dock & got injured "being off duty ' your in trouble with saftey dept . after driving 35 yrs now ,I've only used peoplenet & qualcom e logs ..for 4 mos ..and had to learn by mistakes ...but I maximized my time and put in 3,000 mi. a week I averaged 600 mi. a day for 6 days and 46.+ fuel bonuses & cents a mile thats a good check ....

[@ffa9349]

Broke it all the way down man. Good information, great channel brother

[@cbijames7]

Red Viking check out the website if your out of NC we have a warehouse in Advance NC they r looking for Point to point drivers no touch freight. U should make 1300 to 1500 week gross, and you r home on weekends we run 5 days out home Saturdays unless u want to stay out. Just FYI

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

i will brother. you should tune in to my live feed New Years eve at 2000 EST for a live Q & A and gift grab. i will be doing live calls, maybe you could share some stuff with your name for referrals. i will post the call in number during the feed

[@armstrong3167]

It's refreshing to hear someone say they enjoy their time driving. I'm thinking about getting into trucking & I hear SO many bad reports about the career.

[@JohnDoe-yh2sf]

The outlook on life in general is how you perceive it. If you see the world as miserable then you'll be miserable. Red viking obviously see things in a different perspective so it makes driving more enjoyable. I see these drivers complaining about trucking and I'm here thinking how I wish they traded places with me, since I have to deal with upper management on a daily basis for my job. The pressure of making a good impression, writing reports, and dealing with stupidity in the workplace. Just seeing these truckers out on the road is like an adventure. Camping out at truck stops. The freedom and being away from the hectic work environment of a corporate company. Not having managers and directors breathing down your neck and dropping last min assignment on your desk.

[@yasinneo2010]

They always complain about their job as if other jobs are very easy. If you are a social person this job is not for you. I like silence, being alone and driving. I dont like people. I think it fits me.

[@cbijames7]

Thank you for your service in the military.

[@bigtextrucker245]

Schneider was great except for the miles and truck break downs every other week. I brought $50 more home being in the 3 week training at $450 weekly than running regional @ $400 weekly about 1,100 miles at .36 cpm. Once health insurance kicked in, I was down to $275 weekly. Not sure since being the "new guy" the loads assigned to me where short, piddly miles. I asked my DM I need more miles. She said it would get better, but never did. Had to switch gears with hourly pay. What a difference making $800 weekly working 40 hours only plus OT when needed... I'd love to get back on the road, just not being in the same boat as before. Be safe out there RVT!

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks for the story brother and i agree completely, you have to find what works for you and make it work. appreciate you watching too

[@ryanirions1415]

Im a new truck driver and you really helpedd me alot and answered alot of the questions i had and your right abiut everything you said

[@ghostscantkill]

Running your clock out every day won't help recaps. That is if you're into watching for that. I've run on recaps for an entire week because I ran on average 9.5 hours daily before my 70 ran down with the exception of the time I carried over. Carry over time rolling into recaps can benefit you so much. I ran until I came up to a time where I had to get a load in so I ran two days at 11 hours. Ended up with nothing but a 5.5 hour recap. So, I took a 34. Lots of drivers complain about ELD's taking over paper logs. Well, all I can say is manage your time to maximize your productivity. It'll suck at times, but embrace that suck to get past it.

[@mikesweeney4047]

I'm gonna be doing this soon and have been watching vids on all of this, it's confusing especially when you start scrolling and seeing the different comments about what is legit and what isn't. I appreciate the video every tidbit helps :)

[@michaelmarquez6133]

Thanks, I drive a box truck right now but I'm thinking of getting cdl

[@RealCoachRonn]

Makes sense Red... good perspective on clock saving for driving.

[@angleradventure8842]

I'm glad I found your videos. Learning everything I can from veterans. 👍

[@franciscosunworld]

Great video, good luck my friend.God Bless!

[@mundy739]

I enjoyed watching your videos because I'm getting ready to go to Swift in August

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

+moma D good luck Moma D. I hope my videos are helpful

[@jamescowan1100]

Hey Moma D. You are going to have some shocks with driving for SWIFT or anyone. Though you may get more crap for SWIFT. But take that with a grain of salt. You get your experience that is what counts for the first year especially. Most first year trucking companies don't have the extras you may be offered after experience. I did want to add in the fact that people are wishy washy about what you get paid. The reason for that is as a new lady, we don't know the terms of your agreement. We don't know how much you like to run or are willing to run. It isn't a 9-5 job. Somedays you may drive 5 hours, the next you may drive 11. As long as you are watching your 70 hour clock and always keep 8-10 hours free so you do not have to do a 36 hour reset you can keep runnin miles. I have seen some checks as low as 500.00 wk but that was an off week and two days off to transfer into a new truck. For me, I was a single dad, I raised my kids, they are out of the house now so I pretty much sold most my belongings, including my house, being a single man I plan to be driving a lot anyway so I don't need a $1,800 house bill anyway. Thats 2000.00 in my pocket on top of the average beginner driver of 700-1100 wk depending on your routs and freight available. Once in a great while I treat myself to a nice hotel, back rub, good breakfast and back on the fly making money. There are plenty of ways to make money trucking it just depends on your situation and what you are comfortable doing within DOT requirements. Best of luck to you! James

[@5065ca]

moma D did you go to swift?

[@davidhall6806]

Everybody needs to wake up if we stand together we can make it better

[@rafiekwalker856]

I really think you are making alot of sence. Here is a man who has thought this thing through. I will keep this in mind when i hit the asphalt. Thanks.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks for the vote of confidence, and for watching

[@justincebas1316]

new subscriber here. I like the short video times and the sort of here's the facts this is my experience conveyed in the few videos I've seen. I'm going to a community college and will have my cdl a early part of July. keep the great content coming and stay safe.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks brother. good luck in your journey

[@joshharmon4867]

I don’t wear a watch either cuz I’m allergic to metal. I do have a wooden watch, just don’t want to ruin it at work.

[@jagsfanrick]

Bumping every dock changes things. But does teach ya.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

agreed. thanks for being here

[@bigstacks7236]

im local I haul agg 50 to 55 hrs a week I make 48,000 a year get paid percentage

[@jcrcreations3915]

You are the man with the plan.

[@crispyspa]

on duty. off duty, doesn't matter once you start your 14 hour clock. might just as well stay on duty and collect some detention dollars. the only way going off duty makes any difference is if you're off 10 hours... Then your 14-hour resets.

[@anthonyholmes4836]

crispyspa I was thinking the same thing once you start your 14 it doesn't matter if you go off duty your time don't stop. I don't know what he's talking about.

[@firebreather7773]

right...but what about the 11 hrs driving clock? Isn't that what he means? Here's what Red Viking said: "i go off duty after im backed into the dock, and my 11 hour driving clock stops, yes. in my company, i have to stay on duty to even apply for detention, so i just ignore it all together and focus on my driving clock being available for driving."

[@jenniecaballero3845]

crispyspa

[@theamericanwolf4731]

drop to on duty not driving get your detention and don't affect drive time.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

on duty not driving counts against the 70 hour max on duty. i stay off duty

[@tonichecavalari5956]

Are delivery dates and deadlines a big hassle ? I think that would be the vice grips on me. If delivery dates are a bit lax ' then l feel l would enjoy trucking alot . 👍😎

[@HovaSwerve]

excellent info, I will be starting in the next week or so, I Def will remember these tips as a newbie to also maximize my driving and miles

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

keep us posted on your journey thaswerve

[@2007kaskie]

I stumbled upon your videos and love them. You inspire me to do more. Thank you, Kevin

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

Kevin Kaskie I appreciate your words brother and what you just said is exactly why I love teaching. Thanks for watching

[@devilsephiroth9000]

I'm just studying for my CDL permit. thanks for the insight I'm subbed so I can learn from an experienced driver. thanks so much

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

charlie taylor thanks for watching brother and good luck on your journey keep me posted on your success

[@devilsephiroth9000]

Yeah awesome! My uncle is driving and he told me to get into it. So I'm taking my time and reading the study guide I got from the DMV

[@unnlee7531]

good to know information I'm in CDL class now can't wait to get out there.

[@anthonyholmes4836]

Unn Lee Words of advice once you start your 14 your it doesn't matter if you go off duty your time keeps going so your not saving anytime. Once you have better off duty for 10 hours then your 14 starts over.

[@anthonyholmes4836]

Unn Lee so if you are sitting at a customer for 4 hours that still counts as on duty time no matter if u go on off duty that clock keeps ticking.

[@firebreather7773]

He's talking about drive time. The 11hr clock stops.

[@infinphoenix13]

Thank you very much for the information. This was very helpful.

[@josh2k4]

I never done trucking. But I do wanna get my cdl license. I'm kinda excited to do it. I'm getting tired of calling centers 😒

[@baraasalem7462]

Josh Gener You got it ?

[@j-man6001]

Same here man! Im getting tired of Nursing Homes

[@raylynch7412]

Thank U Sir I'm still study my book & learning from U & follow Truckers

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

Ray Lynch do the online test using your smartphone you can take them over and over and over until you memorize the questions. Thank you for watching

[@raylynch7412]

Thank U Sir

[@scottpotatoes4732]

Great video..probably the most informative I've seen yet in terms of maximizing pay. I subscribed. I'm not yet in the trucking industry, but am seriously thinking about it. I was in telecom for 20 years, 14 with the same company until they let me go in early May. Now I'm thinking about taking the biggest step with a major career change, but I need to make sure I take home the right amount of money to cover my current financial obligations. What you said in this video makes tons of sense, and if I do continue to pursue this move, I will use your suggestions to the fullest...now on to your other videos :)

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks for the words scott. this business has been a good surprise so far. i feel for you getting the employment axe after 14 years brother. this business is a great come up and left pocket job for times like that. thanks for watching

[@cbijames7]

I been with them 6 years good company not great but good they have there issuses. Like most company's but better than most. They take care of drivers and awesome trucks and maintain them great.

[@TruckerSteve]

In the video you said "you have a 70 hour clock and that is all you can work" That is inaccurate. The h.o.s. are what is known as driving rules. What that means is that when you reach that 70 hours you can no longer drive until you have regained time or reset your clock. However you can "work" or spend time on duty, you just can not drive.

[@JohnDoe-yh2sf]

If you are paid by cpm then what is the point of working on duty when your 70hr is up and you can't drive? lol

[@Mike-rz8wi]

my 1st job was private company non corporation. 45 cent/mile paper log avg 1500 a week

[@robbyrepublic]

Youre a smart man Red Viking. Military don't fk round.

[@danterico9638]

I got my dmv test day coming up January I’m 19 any tips on anything i would really appreciate it

[@jasonpatrick7258]

I worked on trucks for 8 years not counting the 2 years of education I drove for 1 year and for the most of the time driving I had with me my wife and 2 kids who was buckell in the back I was with my tanner for 6 days and on the 7th day I was in my own truck this is a true story I am not making this up we even took them in the truck stops to wash them and all but the whole time I was driving I was very nervous .

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

man i bet you were. thats a crazy story. thanks for watching

[@mazdaman1982]

good advice , i loved the vid , ya i got my Class 1 beginners CDL beginners and now i am going for my break endorsement test just studying now

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

rock it brother, and keep me posted on your success. thanks for watching

[@mazdaman1982]

well there are 9 chapters on the Manitoba Air Break endorsement manual and i am on the 8th chapter , when i read this manual they dont describe very well how to adjust your breaks and slack adjusters , how do you do them ?

[@Shawnd427]

Look on KZbin.... there may be something there.

[@djgoodvibez7995]

Thanks boss. Extremely helpful

[@thestreetsishot82]

keep on trucking driver besafe out there

[@lijuch7113]

thanks for the info. can truckers have regular, stable sleep time? for example, I prefer to sleep from 23:00 to 04:00, if often need to work around 01:00, that will make body clock unstable, chaos, it is not good . if it happens once several months, I can endure. thanks

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

my schedule changes at least 2 or 3 times in a week. day driving turns into night driving etc. but i catch cat naps all day (when my tripac is working) so i rarely feel worn out

[@cbijames7]

Now if you just want to drive no touch Ashley has PTP jobs open in N.C and all over USA. They make 65000 to 70000 per year.

[@SpragginsDesigns]

Good video man. I just got my CDL last week. Got a completely clean DMV record besides 1 point for a ticket back in 2011, speeding over 6mph. Paid off. Struggling to find a job and don't wanna go with Swift. I have a pregnant wife and our 4 year old son. Want a regional, local or even dedicated route.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

Austin Spraggins where do you live brother?

[@SpragginsDesigns]

Red Viking Trucker I live in Fresno, CA. Got my CDL and paid $1800 for tuition myself at United Truck Driving School. Graduated October 24th. Took a week for DMV computer outages to come back up and print out my license. My good friend from truck school has been trying so hard to get me a local job at Valley Iron, it's a local distribution center in Fresno. Perfect job for me and my family. Benefits, $17/hour, 7:00am-4:00pm Mom-Friday. Already did my skills test and everything. But they just stopped reaching out to me or responding to the 2 messeges I left on the hiring managers machine and the owners. Plus my teachers and schools owner is good friends with the owner and they recommended me as well. But I guess they won't hire me idk why. Gonna ask them tomorrow. But yeah thanks for responding and reading my story. I'm really stuck right now, can't get a job anywhere. Besides Swift but god I don't wanna do that.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

if the CDL is from a 160 hour federally accredited school, i cant imagine why you are not finding a gig. look on indeed.com and apply to them all that show jobs in your area, and then take good notes on the calls with them. keep me posted

[@SpragginsDesigns]

Red Viking Trucker I'm not sure if they're federally accredited but I did around 160 hours. I finished in just 3-4 weeks. Got my graduation certificate. They all just say I need at least 3 months experience. I'll keep you posted though thanks.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

something is wrong brother. ask your school tomorrow if they are federally accredited. every company i spoke to hired new grads, and only one required a SPECIFIC school for the 160 hours. the second requirement was to have manual transmission training as part of that 160 hours.

[@BRAZUCANYTV]

Viking you need to change the title of the video. I am still looking for HOW MUCH a new CDL driver make.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

posted a new video yesterday that answers it better. thanks for watching

[@ckelley63]

Yeah but by the time you factor in the number of hours vs what your making it's really not that great.

[@FixItAll1]

i'm in the food company mixer operator and i'm making for 70 hours Neto 1000 $ I have 20$ per hour...1700$ is total- health family insurance 2 taxes ...I think if you want to be truck driver buy a truck and drive for yourself...

[@deerobinson8508]

Bosnjak Bosanac there's money in it as a company driver goes. You just have to find the right companies.

[@marcomartinez3001]

Bosnjak Bosanac c

[@johnmilner6505]

right outta the gate i was making average 1300.00to 1700.00 a week..i love detention..20hr after2hours..if you ain't getting that you need to move company's...

[@Detroit_313]

Nick Stettler What The Company Called?

[@fleetwoodu812]

Did ya stop by Awful Arthur's in ole Kill Devil hills? Tell ya what man. I really like your videos man. Classy. I never hear you talking bad about people or particular company's. you were smart and did your homework. My friend I'm doing my homework too. I built houses for ten years on the Outer Banks, did a stretch in the National Guard and now I'm considering driving trucks for a living. Ive gotten my DOT physical and driving permit and I'm starting school in a couple weeks. Your squared away man. Your definitely a professional, and you have great informative videos on your channel. Right now I'm trying to get a list together, of questions I would need to ask recruiters for future Employment. I was a 92f in the guard and I went to Fort Knox and got H7 certified on a M970 in 2012. I found out then and there I have a passion for trucking and I believe I'm going to lean towards tanker- hazmat side of the industry . Before I start school I will have those endorsements if not all even though I don't want to drive doubles or triples you never know if I may need them. "Whatever it Takes" Keep up your videos man your helping a lot of us new guys make the right decisions.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

glad you enjoy the channel brother. ive surfed those waves down there many times. keep me posted on your journey

[@fleetwoodu812]

Well my official start date for school is 1/9/17 and as of yesterday i have all my endorsements. I also have taken my HAZMAT endorsement test i just have to wait to get license in hand before i can start the Required Indiana 4 step process. Im glad i have the school 100 percent payed for it will give me freedom and i dont have to worry about loosing half my paycheck to pay for school fees.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

Fleetwood Caton that's great news brother good luck and keep me posted on your success

[@davesmith1574]

Red Viking Trucker , Good video. Just wondering what did you do in the military??

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

enlisted and officer. when i left i was an airborne controller on AWACS

[@mikecarr1484]

Haven't had a lunch break in two years

[@kevins6418]

So you can shut your clock off when you are at the shippers and receivers, and save it for driving time ?

[@squirt.mcgirt]

As long as you're not doing any work and you're free from being responsible for the vehicle; you can even still be getting paid and be off duty as long as you're 100% free to wander off and do whatever you want. I took advantage of this as a school bus driver because I would get paid hourly for the entire length of a field trip but during downtime where I'm just watching a football game or something this can be logged as off duty

[@robertcollins7515]

Does not extend your day. 14 hrs from start to finish. No matter how much you log off.

[@TheKidlyfe]

Make more videos on how maximizing profits

[@raddog42streetlife79]

So how much new drives make curious

[@kalvinlabuik3366]

Ok you mentioned your 14hr on duty ok yup we have that up here but it only counts when you are actually on duty duty times stops once truck is rolling that's drive time up here in Canada we run 12hr drive with a one extension making it 13hrs but that 13th hour you are getting to place to rest. Now I agree you should be putting in for your detention time as you guys call it us we just call it waiting time and that is sweet some good companies give you $20 an hour after the 1st hour waiting now plus lets say tarping can be an additional 15-20 Dollars so that can add up fast now only a few grain hopper bottom guys will pay waiting time the next worst thing is percentage pay system a guy can get really screwed over that

[@cbrownathome]

Very informative and well presented video. I am considering a career in truck driving. Currently I am a non-CDL city delivery driver w/o benefits. Researching the best option for obtaining a CDL, looking into a couple of schools.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

good for you my friend. thanks for watching and keep me posted on your success

[@fl5635]

Excellent advise. Thanks

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks bro.

[@MercedesE63S-AMG]

I will keep my $28 an hour shipyard job & keep my cdl "A" license with hazmat endorsement for a rainy day if need be. My truck driving instructor told me as I came through school that making good money as a truck driver days are over since they were doing away with the old paper books & going computer. You can't make good money now being legit. He taught me how to run 4 books but that doesn't matter now a days.

[@brianperez4618]

$1,000 week net! Damn!

[@timmorris3056]

A manager at McDonald's makes that after 16 months, plus Full benefits and college allowance. And never needs to shift a gear or deal with troopers or throw iron on the mountain pass.

[@maxgilbert18]

@@timmorris3056 Yeah but you'd probably have to work at McDonald's for multiple years in order to get a manager position. In truck driving you're making an average of 40,000 a year after 6 weeks of truck driving school and a month of training with a company. As a guy who worked for a construction company for almost a decade and never made more than 25,000 a year truck driving looks like a good career change for me.

[@shahramkarimimohammadali5607]

Hello good morning sir I don't know what time is there right now may I ask you how much the truck driver make peer week?

[@jefffritts68]

if you include all the hours your not home, your getting roughly $14/hr with no overtime. after 40 i get time and a half.

[@latonyacobb9837]

where do you work

[@fahblizza]

Correct. Time is overrated according to the trucking world.

[@kennethg5460]

70 hours a week,sleeps in a truck,no overtime,no exercise, sees his wife for 4 days out of the month. No thanks. I can clear 1100 a week driving a city bus, working 50 hours a week, and go to gym and home after work.

[@miastrong151]

He's new. With a couple of years in, he can start making $10,000-$20,000 a month. Like anything, it's about opportunities and experience. What you may see as limitations, he may see as freedom.

[@nick2xopoku386]

Sir I want to get truck driver license but I don't have experience should I apply for truck licence ? My age is 32

[@greggbaker7120]

Your 14-hour clock starts and doesn't stop, for the day. If you go off duty you're NOT gaining any extra time to drive that day. But saving it for later in the week.

[@deepaksagar8365]

Hello sir I want to learn how to drive a truck how many dollers do you take how many weeks will you teach

[@danielkennedy7845]

Average 400/day @.40= 1120 sound about right sir?

[@J.Panxer]

Don't forget to not start your clock until your dispatch gives you a load. They don't tell you that in orientation. If your 10hour is over at 6 and your dbl doesn't come on shift til 7 and wont load you til 8, DO NOT START THAT CLOCK UNTIL THAT LOAD COMES ON THAT QUALCOMM. Otherwise you're going to piss half your hours away just sitting waiting on a load. If you have a dispatch who doesn't give a crap about you, you wont get a load til noon, and they'll run the piss out of you, while they go home at 5. Be advised.

[@ednarogers5823]

Great tip

[@danielkennedy7845]

Excellent!!! well said! and great information!!!!

[@deerobinson8508]

Gawd I love my steel hauling and paper logs.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

Dee Robinson my friend if you get a chance reach out to me I would love to chat my email and phone number are all over my videos

[@ProChoiceJesus]

I've considered trucking...still am...but I love working on airplanes and as a structures mechanic working 50-60 hrs/wk, contracting, I'm taking home close to $1,500/wk, only $7.50/hr taxed, the rest per diem & un-taxed. I'll probably stick with what I love, even though aviation maintenance contracting is a fairly un-stable occupation often experiencing layoffs, then it's off to the new contract/location.

[@rayme4raw]

Save up so that you can pay for school and your basic living expenses if you ever get laid off. I'm working on saving up $2,400 so that I can go to CDL school. I'm improving my credit so that I can get financing for the CDL training.

[@Jeff250lbc]

Saving my clock for the drive time😎😎😎😎

[@ronniedryden6619]

THANK YOU WAR VET

[@jeremiahmills051977]

do you not extending your 11:14 the only thing you're extending is your 70 and being a new driver you should expect to stay out 7 to 14 days and you shouldn't have to ask for detention pay it should just be given to you so now instead of working 70 hours a week you're going to work 75 to 80 hours a week because when you're at that shipper or receivers property you're still working even if you're sitting in the truck and for the dod guidelines when you're loading or unloading even if you're not physically doing it you should technically be on-duty not driving if you're doing it any other way you're actually falsifying your log book and if you're in an accident and they go back and edit your log book and use the supporting documents like your bill of lading and it doesn't match up you are going to prison my friend and there's not going to be one dispatcher or company representative in that prison cell with you I'm just saying be careful and with you giving your time away for free even though it isn't as much as you can make while you were driving it's still making your average wage not more or less the smart thing would be Run Regional make 1700 to $2,000 a week before taxes and deductions of course and actually expect to get paid for the time that you put in turn your clock up so you can actually get home for the weekend and sleep in your own bed instead of logging off duty so you can do more work for them

[@squirt.mcgirt]

He said in the video that he would use off duty time to make a video, call family, etc. and this absolutely does qualify as off duty time in the eyes of the DOT, as long as you're not doing any work and you're free to wander off from the dock and do whatever you want then you are off duty. If he was on standby or supervising the loading/unloading then that would be on duty not driving

[@stanlysteemer4872]

Only problem with what your saying is this time and lack of rest. Taking care of your health. Go off the clock for 3 hours still setting there in the truck. Then 3 additional hours pounding your backside down the road. Live like that for long it’s going to catch up with you and your health.

[@Ralphyx33]

I'm not going to lie this punching in and clocking out shit is kind of confusing

[@stevecasias368]

okay.. I watch your videos and I watched other videos about becoming a CDL big Rig truck Driver. and I think I get an understanding of how it's going to be. and all I've ever wanted was to be a truck driver , in saying that how do I get to drive in all 50 states like bringing loads across the US region? I'm in Denver Colorado and I'm 36 years old. how long will it take me to get started

[@jayrose9463]

So you’re still on duty(14hr allowed) but just not driving time?

[@bleedinggumsroberts3579]

best video on trucking

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks for watching bro

[@MrCrpayne79]

when you say "take home" pay, do you have your taxes taken straight out of your pay? I was under the impression you had to file 1099

[@WisJax904]

In brief could explain how you clock in/out. sign in/out online or how?

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

yes. im doing a 34 reset in texas, i will get one done. thanks for watching

[@illwise3664]

I’m happy I got to watch this video it really opened up my mind a lot. When it comes to filling because I’m use to doing a normal W2 when I get in to trucking will I still be use a W2 or a 1040? Just wondering?.... And what company did you start with making what you made your first year bro?

[@johnlewis135]

Sorry Sir,I guess I am thick in that 7 nch space between my ears.May I ask? 14 hour clock on duty or off duty.When you get to shipper you go off duty? Isn't clock still running? How does this max driving whether your on duty or off duty? please? Thank you for your time.

[@chubbyyogi1753]

Drive locally or for a freight company

[@dianek5118]

Right! Some have Union benefits....check into USF Holland, or ABF....

[@CannedHam-uz2nr]

Chubby Yogi More money in Team drivn

[@MrMoss-wg2um]

Thank you

[@SextonHardcastle85]

I make $1100 a week and I go home every day. Put in the reps OTR and now I'm reaping the benefits.

[@johndrummond88]

Love the videos!!!

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks for watching

[@bobbyswain7049]

good advise

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

thanks for watching

[@generationidentity3322]

I don't understand, you said once the clock starts it doesn't stop, but you said you're stopping your clock as opposed to detention time

[@markjones-kq4qs]

I am new subscriber and planning to attending CDL soon, so these are basic questions: Does "turning off your clock" suspend the 11-hour clock so that it does not count as drive time? In order to get detention pay, do you have to leave your 11-hour clock on? Great Videos, keep em coming.

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

i go off duty after im backed into the dock, and my 11 hour driving clock stops, yes. in my company, i have to stay on duty to even apply for detention, so i just ignore it all together and focus on my driving clock being available for driving. thanks for watching

[@julieverma322]

I'm staying off the dam elog it still running your hour

[@jasont9453]

Can you be home on weekends or at least every 7 days?

[@CutandShoot5x5]

Great vid brother!

[@LoveTravelAdventure]

Gregory Maier thank you for the words and thank you for watching.

[@BATTO1]

Hey buddy your good, good guy

[@jomana4517]

I got a DWI in 2010 in my personal vehicle, should I kill my wish to get a CDL license and becoming a trucker because of my DWI?