Truck driver explains how Walmart store associates make more than OTR drivers when you do the math

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[@jaws2003]

1. I would love to see the math that a lot of truckers are talking about, saying it's worse than a entry level position at Wal-Mart . 2. I think people are fantasizing about the 9 to 5 white collar world as well. I've said this before on this channel when you get to a certain pay level they expect you to work more than 40 hrs per week. 3. Even if you're working a "9 to 5" some people have to take work home or go into the office on off days. Again, when you do a certain job or salary level, this is expected. So, how some truckers are complaining about being away from home it can be the same while having a "9 to 5". 4. Depending on the job, there are certain expectations that are listed or implied. This goes for trucking and white collar jobs. So, for people saying, "You have to work and live in the truck," that's an expectation of the job unless you're local or regional. Same with white collar jobs, which implies that certain jobs require people to work more than 40 hours. 5. People also saying you don't get overtime trucking are not informed about white collar jobs as well. The current job i have gives "comp time" for certain employees and the others get a max of 10 hrs of overtime per week if necessary and unless theres a natural disaster we dont get that 10 hours. Also, there are others that still give you straight time or make you clock out.

[@imanthonytv]

Great points.

[@lowblack437]

Need hour long podcast big bro , I listen to the vids while I’m in my truck and a podcast would be lit from this channel! 🔥

[@lowblack437]

*hour long podcast would be lit

[@imanthonytv]

Good idea. I wonder how many viewers would tune in? I appreciate the support bro. 💯✊🏾

[@miguelmorales2367]

I’ll tune in

[@Pedalpusherstv757]

Definitely I just build podcast studio for rental

[@isaiahlopez7164]

​@imanthonytv do it brother!

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate the support as always. Remember to hit the LIKE 👍🏾

[@berryjewell3000]

Reverend, Anthony TV came thru with the gospel.... Top KZbin Podcaster with logical content. You are winning

[@imanthonytv]

Thanks for watching brother ✊🏾

[@bryantjames2382]

All these non trucker, truck drivers love to compare trucking to a regular 9 to 5 . ( its not ) . Too many people driving trucks that are doing it out of desperation, or money, or using it to jumpstart their KZbin channels, but their not cut out for it . Hell most don’t even want to work period !!

[@Yatusabez]

I make over $150k OTR at Walmart my first year …. I make 47.85 and hour..

[@greyyb8860]

Retail makes $650 every 2 weeks, that’s not good at all

[@bottomuptv9836]

If trucking is so bad why are other truckers thriving?sounds like his situation is His situation!

[@roberthughes3812]

Find what you like to do and you'll never work a day in ur life that's why it's best to FOLLOW UR DREAM we hold ourselves back...

[@imanthonytv]

That’s right 💯

[@augustineramos_]

I’m glad to hear that someone is finally saying what I’ve been saying this whole time! Truckers are so underpaid. Walmart store associates make more per hour than truckers. I’m not saying you can’t make good money in trucking but we are still underpaid. Should be a crime to rob truck drivers!

[@grovedwayne390]

Overall, they make less. I make $70,000 a year regional. Depending on the position, yes, they make good money, but a lot of Walmart positions don't pay well

[@TtSolutions-h1b]

To the person who made that comment, working a walmart job and trucking is a huge difference in pay. Most of Walmart associates get paid on a biweekly basis. Working at Walmart and going home means that a person will spend a lot more just on lifestyle compared to a trucker. I respect all hustlers 💯 Keep the vids coming 🫡

[@imanthonytv]

💯✊🏾

[@grovedwayne390]

Regional is the way to go. It's easier and it's predictable. I go to the same warehouses most of the time. Trucking pays me well.

[@TJ-100]

Local driver here I average 55-63hrs a week, $30hr plus time/half after 40hrs. I bring home 1500/1700 after taxes. No kids so I’m cool with that until I get another trade. I don’t want to truck forever!

[@BLACKRULERSHIP]

As owner operator I bring him 7k a week

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

At 2:36…… same here.

[@ugladden]

There are some trucking jobs (OTR and Local) that are SHOCKINGLY low on pay. There are definitely quite a few OTR trucking jobs down here in the south where you'll only gross about $1200 - $1400 a week.... to literally LIVE at work. That's not worth a single dollar of my life to me. Single or married. So yeah a job at Walmart will pay you less in dollars, but it pays you way more in freedom. A ton of people and truckers only look at the money.. but it's extremely important to look at the bigger picture in every scenario. Being there everyday for my wife and just family in general is way more valuable than $1200-$1400 a week. Not even worth 3k a week to me personally. I rather hustle at a warehouse or Walmart if OTR was my only option in this industry.

[@imanthonytv]

My sentiments exactly bro. I couldn’t agree more. Respect to all of the OTR drivers. To each his own.

[@actualfacts8106]

Bro i tried explaining to my wife (college educated) that she makes more than me per hour and she is stuck on the checks i bring home. She works from home on a Gov contract, 40 hour week vs me 50-55 hours per week. We bring home almost same amount bi weekly. Once i showed video of me working in the trailor playing tetris touching cases all day (because load/route is jacked up) she finally understood she makes way more than me per hour. Getting back to college to finish my degree in IT/cyber security / DATA Analytics and currently finishing up FinTech certificate. It was fun in food service but this isnt worth my body and time anymore especially when the pay is not on par with other companies where i am and elsewhere.

[@imanthonytv]

I feel ya bro. Keep leveling up my guy

[@hotepmillz6149]

So let’s consider this, you either paid roughly about 5 grand for your CDL or got it for free through a company. You’re bringing home the same amount as your college educated wife who spent 100k minimum for her education if she has a bachelor’s degree.

[@everythingbyjohn]

That’s crazy I’m watching this as I’m doing deliveries right now for Walmart spark in my regular car.

[@theoneandonlynophoney1864]

Lol

[@mikhailturner5344]

Bro let me just say I get it. Just left the 9-5 last month and am working 2 different part time and just doing that I received. It's more about the structure becuse I'm over an hour away from home and work more hours but I have more time off with a structure schedule. I know I'll get tired of the long work days so am trying to get my cdl. But your video are super motivational

[@imanthonytv]

I appreciate the support my guy. Good luck to you

[@itzdon8088]

I have an IT certificate and looking to get some more. Gonna get some years in trucking to save up some money than dip. I can see this industry is bogus.

[@jaandjay]

I been saying for a long time when people talk bout money otr driver make, most otr guys pay break down to 20-24$ an hour....over worked and underpaid....live under your means, make good money, but ultimately live your life and enjoy your self, dedicating 60+ hours a week to a job is unhealthy especially if you have a family, but u gotta do what u gotta do to survive

[@mckinli26]

PEACE BRO! I like trucking. Almost at 30 thousand miles with PRIME as company driver and should have my own company truck with them soon. Still in training phase. Money not bad. Around 1100 a week for training. 900 guaranteed. I'm just getting started. Thanks again bro

[@imanthonytv]

Keep running it up my guy. Stay safe on the road. 💪🏾

[@traveltrucker561]

mannnnnnn idk bout that one. he should have never bought a truck right now though lol

[@Groceryroller]

So my take is if you’re not happy doing what you’re doing then find another career as a trucker I know they got me for 70 hours but facts are facts you have to work how else are you going to make money to support your family if you have one. before trucking I was tire guy at a dead end job and had to decide what I wanted to do trucking or college I wanted to make fast money so I chose trucking and haven’t regret a single thing choose your path wisely

[@hotepmillz6149]

Folks really just be cry babies man. They think they supposed to be getting a million dollars a year 😂

[@YusefAlim33]

With these videos can we say “Dry Van” is the only ones suffering, anybody with a niche in trucking we eating for sure !

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾

[@grovedwayne390]

Dry van is cool on my side. Crete keeps me moving, mostly drop and hook regionally. I'm good. Pay is consistent.😊

[@YusefAlim33]

@@grovedwayne390 consistent pay means what ? What’s your average ?

[@shshshs2]

I don’t know about wiser, it more like a fun better option. So far everyone that I have seen quitting their 9-5 (even the guy that you showed us), said that they want to be content creator and influencer. I haven’t seen one (not saying that there ain’t one) video said I quit a 9-5 to buy a building and become a company/business owner. And that where most of the shaming are coming from. And Something tells me if there was no perk in content creation and just post just for fun and not receiving any perk, there will be a lot less people doing this. And I’m saying this because I also see so many videos like that, as well many videos where people have microphones when they shouldn’t

[@imanthonytv]

Absolutely. I agree

[@ThaBlackPill]

Being a SoCal native…. That shirt is TUFF!!!!!!!

[@imanthonytv]

💪🏾💯

[@baylor3894]

I don't want to work but I got bills to pay I got to work

[@ricklp1861]

9-5's on a cubicle is not healthy!!

[@jaws2003]

People underestimate this. It's physically and mentally unhealthy.

[@grovedwayne390]

I know a few people who left the office world and got into trucking and refused to go back.

[@jaws2003]

@grovedwayne390 exactly!!!! That's why it's perplexing that many people who started in tricking are making it seem like office work is the best thing out there.

[@korey908Trucking]

sitting ina truck for 10-12 hours is? man you better look at the guys at the truck stops that's been trucking for 20 plus years they have back problems from the day cabs sitting inside those trucks and the streets not properly fixed rubble, alot have spine back problems, kidney stones from sitting and drinking alot of sugar to stay awake back rattling up against that metal frame if you ina day cab doing local wrk man it's not what you think trucking doesn't pay like it used to it used to be fun now its literally a job you have to deal with D.O.T., state police, dispatch i could keep going

[@bryantjames2382]

Apples to oranges , can’t really compare o t r trucking to a regular job unless you compare a local trucking job to a 9 to 5 would be a better comparison !

[@longterminvestmentsonly4817]

But i like that big LA, COMPTON stand up! Lol

[@imanthonytv]

✊🏾😎

[@lilred1107]

I wouldn't say Wal-Mart workers make more, but i can say local drivers do in some cases, as you've mentioned before local work has a high probability of being touch freight which alot of guys (including myself) don't care for, however depending on where you live there is some no touch as well, yea you may put in 10-12 hours a day or more but you park that truck at that terminal or yard and you go sleep in your bed! That's the best way in my opinion you're not flying down the highway chasing miles and hoping your dispatcher get you home on time.

[@imanthonytv]

Right. I doubt the majority of standard Walmart associates make more than OTR drivers if you put their yearly salaries side by side. However, it turns into a different conversation when you factor in time spent away from home.

[@TrevorGilbert-qc1vn]

I’ve made way more money locally than otr

[@samestuffdifferentday5712]

At 3:25 but everybody throws out just start a business and be an entrepreneur like as soon as you do it your set …. The segazies!!! No most businesses fail within a couple years of their inception. Just because you start a business doesn’t mean you’re going to make a profit . What do you do in the meantime to pay bills?🤷🏽‍♂️

[@g.i.joetrucker]

That part 💯 What if whatever da hell u selling, or providing nobody's buying?

[@Nomad-rm5iw]

After I leave this company I’m with , I’m going into the nursing field… I can’t take the BS and low pay no more.. OTR sucks!

[@fatdarrentill487]

I actually do contract work for walmart, im a Spark driver i deliver groceries and shop and deliver. I average about 1300 putting in about 35-45 hours a week. I met with a Sysco driver yesterday and asked some questions and he told me they are unionized and they dont have to work over 40 weekly plus they get great benefits. he told me he worked 80 hours last week and made around $3400 thats absolutely nuts.

[@imanthonytv]

80hrs in a week 😳

[@fatdarrentill487]

@@imanthonytv That's what he said. He told me he already made 100k this year. That's life changing money for me and the opportunity is here but Jesus I don't know if I can work like that lol maybe 60 a week. He said I'll Start off at $23 for 3 months then they will send me to school and I'll sign a year away to them. This really seems like a good option I'm considering heavily

[@TheShowOff2I]

@@imanthonytv Don’t Walmart Company Fleet drivers make over $100,000?

[@imanthonytv]

@TheShowOff2I Yes, that’s what’s advertised. However, the example the person used in the comment was based on a regular associate who works in store.

[@TheShowOff2I]

@@imanthonytv Oh ok I understand. While regular Dry van drivers make around 60k a year, Drivers who are owner operators or who do heavy haul, car hauling or hazmat can net close to $200K a year.

[@Nesh.mp3]

Off topic, but that's a crispy shirt

[@imanthonytv]

Appreciate it 👌🏾

[@lilred1107]

Man! I said to myself I need that shirt 😂

[@DRich17]

Yeah he shouldve stayed company the game ain't the same and I don't see it going back to how it used to be. If he's already struggling a few months in that means he never had a plan he was moving off of emotion. Just because he was good at saving his money to get a truck doesn't mean he's gonna be successful in business. During that time he could've at least filed his business name, setup accounts and begin to build credit under that duns number, study prospective markets and find his customer base. Guys get out there without doing the math and research thinking the load board is a Golden Corral and all they gotta do is fill their plates and eat all day.

[@imanthonytv]

I like the Golden Corral analogy 😂

[@theRealAntowan]

Dude is just a Bitter of Bob

[@isaiahlopez7164]

Over the road, truckers need major reform. Im extremely grateful for my opportunity to work in food service (US Foods). I get paid well hourly and have weekends off. I tell everyone to go local. Let these Megas suffer.

[@longterminvestmentsonly4817]

I get the analogy he is using, but i have friends who are in sales, and marketing, and engineers, and in construction and etc and they all travel for work. Its not just drivers, but we arent the only industry who travels for work. But i wld say this, his analogy is based on how he feels his time is spent or used based on his wants and needs. Im away from home 4 days a week, but my 10 hrs in the truck sleeping is paid by walmart, and we have every tool that we need to be comfortable in the truck so i dont feel the way he may feel. But as a multi unit fleet owner for 17 years if i can go back and be with a great company like where im at i wld choose this path due to off and on of trucking and the industry whereas the turnover rate for our industry is extremely high. But idk if its because im paid to go to sleep, or is it because walmart caters to their drivers, but i dont feel how he feels and how he sees it but i respect it. But i have local drivers who left local work to go otr with walmart because when you work 12 hr shifts, then having to drive home and handle biz or cook, then get up early to head to work most guys only get 6-7 hrs with family. Some guys are ok with that, so i think ppl shld find their niche. Like you Anthony, u do your 3-4 days and have your weekends off and that fits your lifestyle, its all up to the individual. But again i preach this, most ppl can have better quality of life and do wat they want if they just get out of debt and then they can do the things and jobs they really want to do.

[@imanthonytv]

I agree 100%. To your point, we’re all different. Not everyone has the same philosophy regarding how they view life and so many other aspects. People just have to do what works for them.

[@DRich17]

This. I've commuted 20 miles to work and home everyday and I've also commuted 240 miles to work and 240 back at the end of the week. Doing the math, whether I work 5 or 6 days, I'm still getting better mpg and saving money with the second commute. Most people won't look at it like that and never consider that second option because they don't want that long commute and rather be home everyday even if they take home less and spend more to get to work 🤷🏿‍♂️. Of course there are more variables and every situation is different, but the way I see it I gotta work anyway so if I can bring home more money that means I can save and invest more and reach retirement and other financial goals faster. Sleeping in a truck or hotel isn't the worst thing in the world lol and I'd do that if I know I'm gonna make up for it somewhere else where my family will benefit.

[@imanthonytv]

@DRich17 Well said

[@korey908Trucking]

I did trucking for one year wasn't for me found out the hard way the exchange doesn't add up you have ALOT of companies that want you to work an entire month and be away for that entire time and get only a day and a half off 34 hours to be exact hell no and you could only do 70 hrs a week i enjoy a career where i can make unlimited overtime still keeping my cdls but im not going to drive a truck unless an emergency and i really need money. im in trade school now and alot of companies im going to schol for have 24 hour service meaning i can work as many hours i want if i want to work 90 hours i can and not be in violation

[@overcometru1]

75 % of you income man either he made alot of money or he was staying with his parents

[@WISHBONEL7]

It is a shame that so many people have to use slavery as an example to prove their point , even if it is intended to be figuratively . If that guy were a traveling sales rep making $110.000 per year for a fortune 500 company , and had a company car , and access to showering as many times as he wanted to in 5 star hotels that the company put him in , would he still be thinking about how much money he is making per hour ? , even though he is gone away from home for 2-3 weeks at a time ??.

[@imanthonytv]

In regards to your statement about slavery. I agree 100%. It’s extremely ignorant.

[@WISHBONEL7]

@@imanthonytv How about the rest of what I wrote ? If that guy did another type of job that kept him away from home , yet with better working conditions , would he still be singing the same tune ?. Please consider doing a video describing the work environment , especially pertaining to over the road drivers .

[@princeofallsayings166]

For the algo 💪🏽

[@imanthonytv]

Appreciate it my guy 💪🏾

[@joycharles1055]

Some 9-5 pay good money

[@g.i.joetrucker]

Nothing comes without sacrifice. U think the most successful millionaires and billionaires are just at home kicking it? Where did we get this from? For that truck driver said a Walmart employee makes more than a truck driver? Ignorance is bliss smh. People are leaving Walmart Amazon so they can be become truck drivers. If we go to year to date with a retail employee even against the store manager salary its not even a comparison. What is at home soo much you want to be there so bad unless you have wife and kids? You doubling your utilities, wear and tear on your vehicle commute to work everyday, you have to buy more food , i can go on but you being at home isnt a flex. My baby momma used to work from home made good money til they downsized and didn't need her anymore and she got fired. Too much whining, complaining, low testosterone today

[@imanthonytv]

You make some good points G.I. 💯💪🏾

[@jaws2003]

Exactly!!!!

[@jimmieedwards3436]

Susie’s is lying. As an entrepreneur you have to work harder for your business to be successful.

[@Peaceandbless]

That's a lie! I haven't worked 8 hours since I bought my own truck and make a good money.. And maybe it's because i'm in north carolina surrounded by freight Va,Ga,Sc Maybe you have to work hard but not everyone

[@jimmieedwards3436]

@@Peaceandblessthat’s cap. People just say anything on this app. Any real entrepreneur will let you know you have to work twice as hard if you want your business to be successful.

[@Peaceandbless]

@jimmieedwards3436 I'm a real 0/0 and I have never ever worked the hours I worked when I was with Swift Transportation working for someone else, they had me running 10-11 hrs straight everywhere...Now I run back and forth from Charlotte to Greensboro Or Charlotte to Atl intermodal and some dry van.. You do the math that 3-4 you're one way and back that's between 6-8 hrs a day and I take some Fridays off..! You tell me am I working harder or smarter for my time and money...I took the Sacrifice and put it on my back and it's good for me can't speak for everyone.. All i'm saying is not a true blanket statement everybody don't have to work as hard...I'm blessed 🙏🏿...... Just like when I had my Barbershop for 20 years, it was smooth sailing for me , 7 barbers and then came the real estate regenification had to go🤦🏾🤦🏾..Its Life business is easy for some and harder for others ....Just like life is for some

[@Peaceandbless]

@jimmieedwards3436 Cap for you!!!! I never never never Worked as hard for myself as when I ran for swift transportation they had me running everywhere 10-11 hrs for bs pay... Now I have triple my money taking the risk of buying my on truck and it has paid off...You do the math I run from Charlotte NC to Durham NC Or Charlotte to Atl Or Charlotte to VA all are 3-4 hrs one way and 3-4 hrs back that's 6-8 hrs a day...And I'm blessed to take some Fridays off, be off for 3 days. So am I working harder or smarter for my time and money... All, I'm saying just because you work for yourself doesn't mean you have to work extra hard Everybody's situation is different and everybody is blessed different in there business..You can't make a blanket statement for everyone... The purpose is to make more money,Have more freedomvand work smarter or not harder

[@jonathancoleman6482]

Walmart workers making minimum wage

[@variesteashanti]

Been saying that

[@MrimhimmothyBetts]

🧢 😂

[@BLACKRULERSHIP]

I made 1900 in one day Walmart workers don’t get paid like that

[@MrimhimmothyBetts]

@@BLACKRULERSHIP right ! Dudes be on them interviews saying anything!

[@mikrof467]

What exactly is your point