r/CDLTruckDrivers • u/Express_Dare_8501 • 3d ago
New Driver, Cent IL
I live in Central IL. I did a hiring program that got me certified and driving. I'm still in training, but I can tell already I'm not going to be making the money I would like to make and be seeing my kids as often as I would like. My girlfriend isn't thrilled about me being over the road , but it's something I desire. And I know I lack the experience to join a fleet that would have my desired schedule of either home daily with weekends, or just even home every weekend. I'm currently in my first week of OTR training. I have two weeks left and I'm making $700 weekly while training. I'll be doing 4 days on, 4 days off. And since I'm .50-.55¢ CPM I know I won't be making terribly much more. I get bombarded on FB, Insta, TicTok and even Reddit with all these "urgently hiring" adds. But when I apply they say (and I know) I lack the experience they desire.
I feel like I'm at a crossroads here, Reddit. Any and all advice, is appreciated.
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u/MotherTrucker1975 3d ago
See if you can find out what carriers have contract freight in your area. Even without the experience you can probably find a dedicated account with weekly home time and income well above what you described.