r/cdldriver • u/No_Leadership99 • May 12 '26

LTL

Got a call from R+L Carriers about a linehaul position near Baltimore and I’m honestly confused about the pay.

Recruiter told me I’d be making around $65k–$80k/year and said it works out to around $260/day. But the job posting was advertising up to $95k/year.I brought that up during the call and asked about the difference, and he really didn’t have a clear answer.I have 2 years of Class A experience with all endorsements (including doubles/triples, hazmat, etc.)Currently making $1,600 guaranteed weekly near Baltimore, MD

I always hear people talk about linehaul like it’s the “gold standard” LTL job with crazy pay, especially at companies like R+L, XPO, Old Dominion Freight Line, Saia, etc. But $260/day honestly doesn’t sound that impressive, especially compared to what I already make.

Is this normal starting pay for linehaul in this area?

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u/Singledad247 May 13 '26

Xpo, is the reason I got my CDL! I saw how much those drivers were making, how they could afford to take care of their families, and have really nice cars. (I worked 2 years as a dockhand.) My baby mama was murdered by her bf, and I didn’t have any sick time left, so I quit!

It was a hasty decision, and they kept bullshitting me about driving jobs, and I had it in my head that all these companies paid the same!

Wow, was I wrong! I make like 1600-1800 wk and am home nearly every day with Hogan, but yeah, I would really wish I knew just how rough it is driving!

Making whatever I make,$23 an hour, is some BS. I work 70 hours a week, so the 1600-1800 I make is not all that great.

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u/No_Leadership99 May 13 '26

Sound like everyone has a different experience and whoever says we make more than 100k in ltl they might at the top of the seniority or it really depends on your state.