Stubs Incoming

Posted by DathBlah@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 36 comments

I guess we can’t wait until end of year. Yes I am 401k and Roth pig. I am an insurance whore. I think I spent $1700 a year for my dopey dog’s health plan but he’s going to live forever. Also, Hilton Lifetime Diamond member.

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Ok-Fan4226@reddit

Drivers in my friends company take double even triple per week. Im about to start soon driving with him. Im looking at least 2500 or 3k per week. This doesnt look good. Am I wrong?

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Radiant_Swan187@reddit

Please post your regret post in 6 months for us

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Ok-Fan4226@reddit

Why do you think so? How much should a OTR driver get per week? Whats the avg

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Expensive_Middle8271@reddit

Bro. Most OTR drivers are making very poor wages, all things considered. Especially if its their first year and they haven't switched to a better company.

Yes, you technically can make six figures, but im willing to bet most drivers are not.

50k - 90k would be my bet for what most OTR drivers make, with the best companies getting you to 100 and maybe a little more.

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Ok-Fan4226@reddit

Ive seen statements. They go anywhere from 2500 to 3500 per week

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TheCenci@reddit

Is it 1099 or w2?

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Ok-Fan4226@reddit

1099

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Expensive_Middle8271@reddit

So, no benefits or insurance?

No PTO?

No Bonuses?

No 401k? HSA contributions?

1099 isn't worth it my man. God forbid you get in an accident too and get hurt and/or hurt somebody else. Youre fucked.

Somebody else can hit you, sue you, and you'll be put of pocket for all of it since you have zero protection.

That 2500 - 3500 drops quick when

You calculate just what you're missing.

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

This is weekly W2 with enhanced benefits.

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KingNebyula@reddit

It’s most likely 1099 which is still good as long as you have a rockstar CPA

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Can confirm. When I got my CDL 16 years ago (financial/housing market crisis) I went out with USA Truck for first A driver OTR gig 2012. That was the real financial crisis. Never again

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

This wasn’t a brag. Just joining the club. I do think 11k gross average doesn’t suck.

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Ok-Fan4226@reddit

I know, and Im not trying to be rude just want to know more. Thanks for the answers

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Again I posted this cus every week someone posts what’s your stubs look like. So much for playing along. I get that so many people make more but I know many more make less. Moving forward I will just lurk in the background. lol

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Alarmed-Internet4135@reddit

If that’s good for you and you’re happy then good for you. But that’s nothing to brag about.

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Again not a brag but would be

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GroundbreakingAsk438@reddit

huh then what is good to brag about?

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Jumpy-Daddy5809@reddit

Stock market gonna crash and stay down forever it can never ever quadruple from Here it’s physically impossible because not that much money exists

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Markets crash (correction) but the long game always works out. As I age portfolio is adjusted for risk tolerance. Even a catastrophic drop I’ll still be ahead. Should I shove it under a mattress. I assume SS will be gone in a decade or so. If it survives GREAT.

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LikwidHappiness@reddit

What's with the massive swings in income lol

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Mostly OT. I do mess with 401k and Roth IRA percentages monthly. All health, dental, vision, RX and critical illness coverages are the same each week. We have paid holidays so like the week of Memorial Day drops as it won’t apply to OT. Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks suck cus it’s a flat 40h with no OT.

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LeagueLost3813@reddit

He said he’s a Roth and 401k whore lol

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LikwidHappiness@reddit

Yeah but usually that takes a set amount or percentage every time.

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Migistat@reddit

Insurance as well

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Playful-Excuse-272@reddit

Hazmat, tanker, LTL??? What’s the racket?

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Haz Waste Class B Box. Use to be A

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Playful-Excuse-272@reddit

Nice!

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

Well safe to say we won’t be playing stub game anymore. Lol

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DathBlah@reddit (OP)

I am out 3-4 nights. Company paid hotel. Back in a Class B which is where I want to stay. As an A driver they pay $100 a night per diem on top of the $60 tax free for meals. So I use to definitely stay in the sleeper but in my old age I like the Hampton Inns

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