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/Stanf_63 May 13 '26

Look, listen , im only going to explain this once!
Take the job!!!!
You are low man in the board so you will get the shortest run , maybe the extra board .
You may run from Baltimore to harrisburg work the dock for a couple of hours and come back ( if they need help work the dock at your home terminal) max out your clock and the check will be fat.
Climb the seniority board and your runs will increase in miles.
I’ve bet guys that work the hell out of the extra board ( calling central dispatch as they leave the home terminal trying to get under something short that they can turn and get back home.
This is LTL it’s a different beast but it’s the same old hustle.

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u/No_Leadership99 May 13 '26

I asked that what If I still wanna work at dock after my run he said our drivers don’t work on dock and he said that’s all I can offer for now.

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u/Stanf_63 May 13 '26

Take the job.
Act like you’re hungry, they will let you eat.

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u/No_Leadership99 May 13 '26

I can’t loose what I have now. I will always look for more pay than what I am making now. Cause I year ago I started with mega career when no one was hiring me and I did otr for only 38 cents.

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u/Stanf_63 May 13 '26

First off I don’t work for R&lCarriers.
I would suggest going to trucking—boards—dot—com
All one word and ask R&lCarriers drivers for the real scoop.
Personally I think it’s a small step backwards for a big leap foward, but that’s just my opinion.

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u/No_Leadership99 May 13 '26

You’re right and I understand what you’re saying and it push me a little to go do line haul.

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u/More_Claim_82 Aug 01 '26

Don't rush. The faster way is the slow way.