TMC - My Rookie Year Pay | Final Numbers

TMC - My Rookie Year Pay | Final Numbers
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[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

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[@Saladon89]

How hard were you running? I want to gross at least 100k in my rookie years. My goal is to have my own truck, become an owner operator.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

I ran pretty hard and didn't clear $100k my rookie year with TMC. That number is a stretch for any rookie driver regardless of company. The most important factor is gaining experience in the first year... the money will come after.

[@imminenthope8970]

Thank you for you vids. Appreciate it.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

Thanks this is like listening to someone who ain’t selling you or being all negative, just a straight honest account from an above average dude

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@nicholasamurgis9074]

Thank you for the great info!

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Thanks for watching! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@safwansatti5653]

Thank you very much for the wealthy information!

[@BGT816]

Thanks for posting this video; I've been following you for a while on here. Your thorough posts have been instrumental in my decision to start out with TMC. I'm a 54 year old former Marine and I'm switching careers as well. This is my last week of trucking school and I plan to head to South Carolina January 1st and start the orientation on Monday, January 3rd. Thanks again!

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Semper Fi 👍👊 🇺🇲

[@ijustwannabeadrummer]

Thx for the breakdown and explanation! Debating on TMC as my first company.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

I enjoyed my time there 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@chrisbollinger1225]

The answer to your question is that they all cheat. But, you did good brother and this is very encouraging to me. Tks so much for this video. It confirms my choice.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Happy to hear you found value from the video. They say; TMC stands for "The Money Crew". Fleet managers can make or break you... you'll get out what you put in! 🚛💨💨💨

[@219vluv]

Salute boss man. You would have hit it if you didn't take that vacation week. But,everyone needs respite time. But that's great for your first year. I may run tmc now💯

[@edparker3317]

Great video...I look forward to working with you in the future. You have inspired me. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@tmgll26]

Been watching your videos for about 2 months and I’m excited to start this month on the 22 at TMC

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Congrats! 🚛💨💨💨

[@yareunvus]

Thanks for the video, I really appreciate how you broke that down in such detail, well done. I've got my cdl with all the endorsements (and TWIC!) and I've been trying to decide who to go with, and this info really helps me to visualize how to keep my eye on the (money) ball.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Glad to hear it was helpful 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@imminenthope8970]

Love to hear about your next chapter in life, in trucking, what not...

[@rasputin7633]

Most companies take 10% straight off the top. Then they show you the remaining 90% as to the truck, and you get the your 26-34% out of that.

[@yral27]

Good video thanks for sharing 👍

[@TruckerDad-zz6ln]

Thanks for all of your videos thus far. I'm starting orientation week after next and hoping to have a successful year as well

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Congrats! 👍💪🚛💨💨💨

[@cadillacjack3240]

Are they still training on manual transmission?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@cadillacjack3240 not sure

[@cadillacjack3240]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker they switched to training on automatics. Talked to a recruiter today. They want the last 5 years of my tax returns. I think that's a bit invasive.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Best of luck with your journey! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@b1ggbo0o10]

Awesome video my friend. Very insightful and helpful and very well detailed.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@rodleithner7931]

I think you made a fantastic earnings for the rookie year. I am amazed at what a driver can make in this day and time.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Indeed 💪 🚛💨💨💨

[@craigj.651]

Great video, I already knew about the skimming off the top, it's a shame they didn't ever give you a straight answer though, it's like a rainy day fund for the company.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

I'm sure most companies have the same practice

[@ronnash1282]

It’s not sure skimming. It’s to pay for the behind the scenes people who don’t generate revenue but take care of the things that need to be taken care of.

[@melvinvidal5328]

You just mentioned one of the reasons why I quit with TMC. They do a lot of things that got me wondering if they are 100% honest with their drivers with the rate confirmation as few times they paid me much less of what I saw in the BOL . No explanation from the management or my dispatch just keep rolling. Also for the tarping they charge up to $200 to the customer for tarping when the driver only gets $40. TMC is only a company to get started and then move on. The performance pay is just a way to pay less to the drivers. You have to do everything right in order to make decent money.

[@jcrowe3065]

Glad I passed on tmc.

[@mr.honeybee7661]

So would I make more working for Roehl? I’m torn between TMC and Roehl. Im a new driver, got my CDL out of pocket, and I plan to stay out for 52 weeks my first year to try and get 200,000 miles/ $90k but I don’t know what company will allow me to achieve that.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

I don't know of any flatbed companies running company drivers 200K miles in a year

[@kylefitzy]

@@mr.honeybee7661 I can’t tell if you’re trolling or not. I run hard and don’t take much home time, the highest I’ve ever done is 149k in a year. That was with a steady out and back run.

[@Mike-fo7jo]

@@kylefitzy You're OTR !! What's the longest you stayed out !! and what do you do doing the 34 hour reset !!! I'm getting my CDL license this year !

[@QuikContent]

You would have made more if it wasn’t for your first 13 weeks. Thanks for sharing man! HOPEFULLY I CAN GO TO TMC IN ABOUT 6 weeks after my cdl training.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@eddiehooper9741]

You can make that at dominos

[@TheDrewjirby]

Great video man. Very informative. I’m really curious what happened after that first 7 weeks when you and your fleet manager got on the right page. That’s a serious increase. Those first 7 weeks were looking bleak but really picked up after. That’s good pay man congrats. Hope I’ll be able to do the same wherever I choose to go

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Communication is key! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@KiyaWarrior]

Nice numbers. I may try applying in the summer. I really dont want to learn how to flatbed in the winter.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Better to start early spring rather than summer

[@danielkoch1616]

Great video, quick question and sorry if I missed it in the video, what was you home time like in regards to how often during this 1st year? Please keep the great videos coming!

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

With TMC is was home every weekend unless I choose to stay out and run.

[@albethel3027]

Did you have any physical or aged-related concerns or fears in regards to becoming a flatbed operator? I’m a 50 y/o military veteran with 30 years AD service. I’m interested in TMC but have some concerns based on the additional physical requirements associated with flatbed operations (ex. tarping).

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

I had no fears or concerns getting into Flatbed. Being over 50 I'm in pretty good shape. Tarping definitely takes some getting use to! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@m5hector31]

I was wondering the same.driving for a reefer company but I will soon be moving to Columbia SC and I know TMC is also there.im 52 and always hearing that flat beading is very physical. I also did construction in NYC for 23 years

[@m5hector31]

Keep inspiring my Brother, salute

[@daonlyblazinqt1]

I really appreciate all of your videos!! Great Year. I will be starting with TMC on November 8th. I'm really looking forward to it. I had a question..... I wanted to know about your "other gross". Is that in addition to your "gross" or is that amount included in the it? For Example: In week 8 before taxes did you take home $1,194.58 or $1,507.38. ($1,194.58-gross + $312.80-other gross)

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Other gross is additional

[@daonlyblazinqt1]

Nevermind, you answered my question at the end of the video. :) Awesome Thanks Again!

[@imminenthope8970]

This vid answered my most pressing concerns. As sb coming from sales working for commission, I know i dont get what i should be getting....especially when I was in car sales. lots of numbers shaved off in finance and behind the scenes. we weren't even allowed to see the invoice on a vehicle so we never really knew what we were grossing and had to trust. solar is more transparent. that's capitalism! lords and peeasnts. it is what it is until it isnt.

[@johnbroadwater7075]

Great Video. In general, did you drive a full day (How many hours per day average?) - Max hours?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

10-11 hrs daily driving 14hr work shifts (DOT max)

[@ryanlupo2553]

Great video! I’m a spreadsheet guy. I’ll be finishing orientation this Friday. If I understand correctly this doesn’t factor in your ESOP being your first year. If it did you most likely would’ve broke 100k for the year.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

No ESOP factored in my numbers. Best of luck with your journey! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@williamkroelinger8660]

ESOP does not factor in until you have reached 1 year with TMC. Once you reach the 1 yr mark, you are eligible to participate in the ESOP beginning that Following January or June, whichever comes first.

[@ryanlupo2553]

@@williamkroelinger8660 I know, I meant HAD he gotten it, as in he’d already met the criteria and it wasn’t the first year.

[@outsid33]

What exactly is esop?

[@ryanlupo2553]

@@outsid33 Employee Stock Ownership Plan. TMC is employee owned. At the end of the year they multiply what you’ve made by the profitability percentage growth for that year and you get that amount. For example, if you made 100k that year and the company grew at 15% that year, you’d get 15k in your ESOP. Now you have to be there I think 5 years to be able to touch 100% of your balance, 4 years 80%, 3 years 60%, 2 years 40% but a minimum of 2 years to get anything. Don’t quote me on the time but I believe that’s correct.

[@poohpooh6022]

First to say Great Run but I was wondering is you gonna make a part two for the second year?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

No part two

[@Saladon89]

Appreciate the video and sharing your knowledge and experience. Also an aspiring new trucker looking for a company good for new drivers. Would you recommend TMC to new rookies or is there a better company with better pay?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

TMC is a great starter flatbed company from my own personal experience therefore I'd recommend TMC if it's a good fit for your personal situation.

[@joshu417]

i mean from those numbers looking at it from a year's point of view you made like 0.60 cents a mile roughly. that's pretty damn good for your first year in my opinion.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Indeed...

[@jl909-nr5vx]

Why did you leave TMC? And how many truck companies have you worked with since you started driving?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

TMC was my first trucking company and I was there after a lil over a year. From the beginning I had no intention of staying longer. I have been with 4 companies in the last four years

[@jl909-nr5vx]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker Was it hard to get the job at TMC...I mean did they have a lot of tough rules and regs there?

[@Brotherhoodonly]

Thanks for the video. It’s nice to see what someone can make when they work hard for it. Im working on getting my cdl and tmc is the company I will be coming to work for. Thanks again.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Indeed... They say; TMC stands for "The Money Crew" 💰 🚛💨💨💨 🤑

[@drewgessing4553]

Simple answer for your question on why there kid board rates didn’t match yours is…. They get a contract for let’s say 6$ a mile but tell you ( threw there own broker) it’s only 3.50$ a mile.

[@outsid33]

Hey Lone Wolf… any recollection of the Hours of Service test? What to expect?? Nervous about the test..

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

My memory doesn't serve me well but all of the TMC (written) tests were not hard to pass from what I remember.

[@ntsullivan]

I hate to assume things but the difference in the 2 rate cons you saw and what they say it pays is probably the difference in fuel surcharge. RTT is probably gross income minus fuel surcharges. I pay 25-35% of gross after actual fuel costs since fuel cost vary so much.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

I asked TMC be never got a response that made sense to me. 🤔

[@robc3887]

Sounds like you had a successful 1st year, some of those numbers look a little scary but others made up for them. Starting off is always rough for pay but down the road it seems to get better. Congrats LWT!!..

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Indeed! 💪 🚛💨💨💨

[@verlindaadison6906]

Hi cutie. Keep up the good work. Proud of u.

[@yurrrrr7367]

Hey boss man, not to get about your personal income, but with your deductions and insurance doesn’t matter to me can you give a rough calculation of what you made Net? Would really help me with my self calculation of what I’m going to shoot to earn my first year. I’m about to graduate from TMC

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Congrats on joining TMC! You can use the net calculator link to answer your question... Link: www.adp.com/resources/tools/calculators/salary-paycheck-calculator.aspx

[@jimmybrown2040]

Is it a way to make sure what you getting paid is what you actually should be getting paid... cause if they getting 3k for a load but tell you it was 1,800... and pay you 32% of that 1,800 that's wild to me unless that's how they make up for your gas trailer and truck payments...

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Makes sense 👍

[@daroldhendricks4192]

That higher number could be the fuel surcharge tied into total amount .

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Indeed... 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@robream3374]

Did your gross earnings include per diem?? I did not see perdium indicated, or do you claim perdiem at the end of the year on your taxes?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

No pre-tax perdiem

[@LiLMiCKEY850]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker idk if I should go to Werner or tmc

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@LiLMiCKEY850 can't make that decision for you but if it was me it would be TMC

[@williamkroelinger8660]

Per diem is not an added payment..they take your taxable weekly gross earnings and they reduce it by the per diem ($345) and then they TAX you on the reduced amount so that you are paying less in taxes each paycheck to keep a little more in your pocket than going towards taxes.

[@montanajones7709]

You said you ran about 20% of the time. Would that be "about" 20% on the high end or about 20% on the low end? So like 22 - 23% or 18 - 19%

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Out of 52 weeks I stayed out for 10-12 weekends the entire year. Rest of the weekends I went home 🏡

[@montanajones7709]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker awesome, I applied to this company last week. I'm really hoping to get the job. I'm planning on working about half the weekends in the year. Now when you talked to your fleet manager about your RTT. How do you approach that negotiation? If I'm going to be running hard I want the best RTT I can get. What should my negotiation plan be?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@montanajones7709 communication is key. If you have a good fleet manager they will work with you. If not... get a new fleet manager.

[@papimorlezan2677]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker so there isn't any negotiations? I'm assuming fleet managers benefit from truckers that run and do their job well; that being said if you have a good fleet manager it's as easy as just keeping that communication strong?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@papimorlezan2677 correct

[@trab5933]

My Brother. They will never tell the truth. That's any business Co. LLC. INC. 500.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@beerandgasolinemagazine5581]

Do truckers still use CB radios?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Very few truckers still run CB radios these days unfortunately

[@TheAniyvwiya]

No way the truck is only grossing 4-6k a week. If they don't give you the original rate con.... they are playing you. "after fuel" % is a way for them to change the #'s. Saying all that it is still prob a decent place to start flatbed and get your experience in but im a random guy on the internet what do i know.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@Twisted86]

I make 65k a year and I get to stay at home every night.......truckers are under payed for what they provide.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Can't disagree with that! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@claytongraham5952]

What do you do

[@Twisted86]

@@claytongraham5952 Facility Manager, I'm 2x median income for my area.

[@AndyB718]

Paid

[@nicoleraheem1195]

Flatbed or reefer training for CDL A permit holders?!

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

You already know… #FlatbedGang

[@nicoleraheem1195]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker Lol Why? It's the second time I have received this advice from a trucker.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@nicoleraheem1195 kzbin.infoUK-TQGzCLxU?si=SsU-_ON4YCjFUok7

[@Mack5703]

What type of work you did prior to trucking?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Real estate broker (I still am actually)

[@Mack5703]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker ok, I did trucking last year after being laid off from the offshore industry. Actually went through TMC orientation and was sent home the day before orientation ended. Trucking just didn't provide the income I was use to. And little to no time off. Went back into offshore industry more money and time off. Still will keep my cdls active. Might purchase a truck next year.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@Mack5703 CDL is always a good backup

[@chadcameron4080]

@@Mack5703 If you don't mind me asking, why did TMC send you home?

[@WxrldwideX]

How fast did it take to get to 30-33%

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

3-4 months

[@chrisbollinger1225]

I don't know anywhere else you have gone as a company driver and made anywhere near that!

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Average TMC driver will make $65K in their 1st year

[@chrisbollinger1225]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker yeah lol. I'm not average and you ain't either brother.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@chrisbollinger1225 good... that means you're already ahead of the game! 💪💰👍

[@chrisbollinger1225]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker so I'm back with more comment LOL I screenshot it all of your quarters and I have analyzed them over and over and there's several things that stick out in my mind but the one thing is on my mind right now cuz I just want to congratulate you dude for being so successful. Most people would have quit during that first quarter but you did not. You stayed the course and it paid off for you. That really helps me to remember you have to take the bad with the good don't get too down, don't get too up. I'd say your time in the Marine corps helped you with that. You're an inspiration dude. Can't wait to see what you do next

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@chrisbollinger1225 Semper Fi

[@whitecometify]

That's called double brokered. Should be illegal. But they all do it

[@outsid33]

Are you happy you left TMC? Did you wish you left earlier or glad you stayed the entire year?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Glad I stayed for the year

[@outsid33]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker Cool thank you. I just graduated today… getting excited for the journey and what lies ahead. Thank you for all the informative videos. It helped shaped my decision

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@outsid33 Congrats! Best of luck with your trucking journey! 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@melvinkeller1466]

Are you sure you didn’t see the rate con to the brokerage. Which is tomcat then they sell the load to tax transportation cheaper

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Never seen an actual rate contract while I was a company driver for TMC

[@michaelfisch1037]

No way to roll time to move on and make some big money

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

💪🚛💨💨💨

[@javonteedwards127]

Are you regional or OTR?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

OTR

[@Truckinwitray]

How many days were u working a week ?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

M-F

[@Truckinwitray]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker do they pull hair for drug test & have u ever been randomly tested

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@Truckinwitray no hair and yes random testing

[@Truckinwitray]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker how often do they do randoms

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@Truckinwitray I don't know the answer

[@codybolotte7254]

Do they pay extra for hazmat?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

No clue… I don’t haul hazmat

[@curtissartor9500]

The reason they didn't want you to see the real numbers is because they don't want you to realize what you can do yourself. Since you already have the experience, you should consider buying a truck and working for yourself. Either way you are busting your ass so you might as well get paid top dollar while doing it🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Indeed... 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@astarandre1576]

Do TMC have Automatic or Manual

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Mostly automatic... manual trucks are being phased out of the fleet.

[@astarandre1576]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker So do you have a good recruiter number I can call?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@astarandre1576 I don't... I'm not with TMC anymore.

[@GospelTruckin]

That pay is terrible and I'm so glad I didn't start with tmc.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Where did you go?

[@GospelTruckin]

I'd rather not say.😂 I haul hazmat now and love it. Gross 3300 a week as a w2.

[@GospelTruckin]

I mean starting out it's better than swift lol😂. There is a lot of better paying jobs out there especially in flatbed and hazmat. Wish you the best driver.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@GospelTruckin 💪🚛💨💨💨

[@jayilla28]

Net numbers are just as relevant as your Gross i mean most ppl want to know what they can net

[@Dontex_r]

Everyone net is different..... you should know this

[@dewaynethomas3258]

Are you a company driver

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Yes

[@dewaynethomas3258]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker what they’re paying a mile for company

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@dewaynethomas3258 don't know I was always on percentage pay

[@dewaynethomas3258]

@@TheLoneWolfTrucker what’s the percentage is

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

@@dewaynethomas3258 26% - 34% based on performance

[@BignesGamer]

you make less money than a doordash driver. How is this possible?

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

That's funny! 😅😂🤣

[@austinatomTV]

Doubt that lol.

[@knowledgeking2614]

@@austinatomTV that's why doordashers are crying for tips on tiktok 😆 🤣

[@soflodoug]

😂This is all bs. Guy makes no sense.

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

Your comment is bs 😅

[@codysullens6520]

Do u have an email i can contact you at or a phone number? Im wanting to start at tmc and have some questions

[@TheLoneWolfTrucker]

[e-mail]