Thanks truck rod, thanks for the information about pay rates I'm a Melbourne driver I just drive around Melbourne 12 hour shifts to 13 hour shifts at a night shift 6 days a week money is pretty good , I have been doing the same job for 25yrs now..
Thanks so much for making this video. It helped me understand a bit more about the pay and things you can do to improve it. I am only 14 at the moment and am hoping to get into truck driving. Great channel and fantastic videos!
LFUGaming , HI, great to see you are interested in trucking, Have you got American truck simulator or Euro truck sim for computer, two great games, like to play when I am not driving the real thing.
@@steve0758 how many retired 30 yr old working class people you know? i make 140k a year and im 32 and no way could i retire. youre an idiot. this is the most stupid comment ever. youre in for a wake up call. how u going to pay a bank back 1.4 mill for a 750k house and support kids when "retired" in youre 30's?
Driver Knowledge Test Booked. Trucking is going to help me get my new technology services business off the ground. Every other job I could take is either boring or requires me 5 days a week mon-fri and a long commitment, becoming part of a collaborating team. That's not what I want. When I move from Sydney to Brisbane soon, HR driving opportunities should get me there and started also. Done a lot of driving, I love it. When I was 17 year young (in 1984) I was the Westfield troly boy driving the Leyland Diesel tractor with the 16 foot trailer around some of Sydney's shopping malls. You learn how to handle a long trailer and drive 10 hours a day in tight conditions. Never had a scratch and I enjoyed that job! After that, 30 years as a electronic security service technician, on the road. I know the road. Stick with what you know!
Great you found a job you enjoy. I love driving , it's not the work it's the companies and the people you work with. Everything is going great then for no apparent reason things change. To many wingers, sucks and drivers that think they are better than everyone else. Other than that it's a great job.
John Zarlenga: Sorry John could not find your comments on this page. You are right interstate drivers don't get paid for all the work they do. Alot of free work for the company they work for. Will do a video on the bad things about trucking.
John Zarlenga : Hi John, most of the new models are auto. Depends on the company what they order. We have two stick shifts out of about 10 trucks that are K200s
I just got my HC license but can’t get a job because every company wants drivers with experience. I want to get into container work. What do I do or where do I start?
John, Not too late, get that heavy ridged licence, most driving schools in one or two days to get licence.Get that years experience before going to MC. I know drivers in their sixty's, even one that was 72 still driving part time interstate. Job agencies a good place to start, if you are keen they will work you. If you are in a capital city Startrack express will provide on the job training.
Hey Australian Trucker Rod,feel your Pain back then, it got a lost worse, and this is right now but I gave interstate away 30 years ago, cause it was the same, just more fines now,
What does a driver get paid?... Several RUclips minutes later... I still don't know what a driver gets paid hahaha. Old man click baited, great video thanks.
Well it depends on how lazy you are I guess. I would like to to do one return trip Melbourne to Sydney, but the companies I pay money too wouldn't like it if they don't get any of mine. Have a great day.🤙
Love your video mate. I am an engineering graduate in canberra. I am thinking about getting into trucking if I can find any work related to what I studied. I am working for Aus post as a postie at the moment, you have any idea on what the trucking industry would be like in Canberra?
Hi. All the major companies have depots in Canberra TNT, Toll, Cope, Startrack, Border Ex. Try some of the larger ones. Some have small van's that you can drive with a car licence. Then you can go to the larger truck at a later date. Of course experience will be the only problem getting into a job.
hi mate, i have been looking at your videos, they are pretty cool.....I just wanted to know what are the chances for MC fresh license holders to get work in Melbourne?
Hi Like most jobs most time you need experience, It"s not impossible, but you have to be persistent and keep trying. If you have not had much driving experience, would be better to start at HR and work your way up. There is always someone that will give new drivers a chance.
I'm finding it difficult moving from my HR job to an MC job. Most jobs have the old "experienced MC driver" in the job ad. I'm even willing to do FIFO if the coins right. Am I shooting for the stars, or should I really be looking at HC jobs first?
Sorry for the late reply, unfortunately, most companies want experience drivers, right now freight is a bit quiet and there are more drivers to choose from, with companies closing. If you could find a company that has HC and MC and they would will you a go at HC It does not usually take long to move up. Don't give up if you want to drive MC someone will give you a go, might not be the job you want, but once you have the experience you can find what you really want to do. What I've heard from other drivers that have done FIFO, money not what it was a few years ago, but it depends on your own lifestyle if that suits you, can earn much the same on long distance can be 57 to 60 cents a k plus overnights.
Hey Rod great video very usefull for me i am truck driver too live in Turkey and transporting eu countries and i want to move australia and live there while doing my job i wanna ve a road train driver ıs there any oportunity or any program for sign in ? I dont have au visa but i Heard some news about AU experienced truck drivers shortage .
Truck drivers is not part of the Australian skilled migration program. If you check Australian immigration website there is a list every year of skills shortage that the govt looking for.
Hi Jason:There is work for owner drivers, all the large operators have contractors, Scotts, Linfox, Border express,Toll. But in saying that some have a age limit on trucks.Do you want to be a tow operator or have your own trailer, having your own trailer will earn you more money but may be one way, have to find your own return load.You can use loading agents, loads don't pay as much most of the time.Sydney and Melbourne are the better locations not much work out of Adelaide. As with most companies they have 30 days or more payments, you have to cover your costs and expenses for a least the first 2 months to cover yourself. A lot of thing to think about. But the answer to your question is yes.I would love to have my own truck but do not have the funds.
Australian Trucker Rod thanks mate. when you say age limit rough ballpark and is it just cab or trailer too?? I like driving things and whilst there isn't constant work for me driving helicopters (it doesn't pay that well) I would like to interstate
Some of the larger companies 5 year old trucks. As long as the truck is tidy most don't care.If you are towing their trailers it's about the image, As for trailers some run 20 year old trailers. Remember older trucks require more maintenance.Get the newest truck you can. If you can lease a new truck 5 year warranty takes away some of the worries.
Hi. Unfortunately, that is the problem in trucking. My stepson got in Australia post as a yard hand, and now he is lucky enough to be doing some driving. My only suggestion is to keep trying, ask family and friends if they know anyone hiring a driver. Also look for jobs that may have driving as part of the job, like party hire, removalist, laboring, it might not be the job you like but you just need to get some experience.
Go approach companies and tell them you want to start at the bottom and work your way up. I started as a trade assistant within the workshop then moved up. I could reverse a B double but didn't have a licence. It was a great way to start
Thank you so much for this video.... And I'm from India and come your country Australia and drive a truck over there....so please tell me in details how i take license and all....please make a video about that
Hi Sami. Unfortunately no, can't drive trucks on U.S licence. If you were to immigrant to Australia all you have to do is pass a driving test to get the equivalent licence.
Sorry for the late reply, Yes you are right, I do get asked about what a driver gets paid. This was for Australia, but I did do another video where I explained about the cost of living and wage rates are so different between countries. I take home $1775 per week most times. This is a good wage in Australia, the equivalent in another country maybe $1000 per week due to the difference in the cost of living. Hopefully you have a short winter this year, get to go home early. Seen photos of the 100 vehicle pile-up in Texas, not good. Stay safe.👍😎
@@australiantruckerrod1070 How many years you have been truckie? $1775 per week is pretty good, I make lesser than that as registered nurse with 13 years working experience, working 4 days/week Brisbane rates.
@@pinayladyoz8044 Hi. Have been driving for about 28 years. Yes, the wage is good, most companies pay a trip rate for long-distance jobs around 48 to 52 Cents per km plus a travel allowance of about $50 per night if you are away from home. The downside is, hard to get that first driving job after you get a licence as very few companies will provide training and want 2 years experience. as with most jobs how do you get experience if you can't get a job. Another thing is when you take any holiday leave you get a base rate and your take-home wage drops to about $880 per week and with 90% of companies if you don't work due to no work for that night even if you are full time you don't get paid. Another good paying job is traffic control can pay $40 per hour for day work to $60 per hour night work if you like to hold a sign and be out in all weather hot, cold, rain or shine.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 oh I didn't realise you guys don't have holiday leave loading, we nurses in Qld we have 12% holiday leave. It's good that those traffic controllers are paid well, as they have shitty jobs in summer time standing in a very hot day in summer in the middle of the road.
What is the least expensive way to immigrate? The College industry is very expensive, for those who intend to go with only the 2nd degree and the technician. I intend on truck driver work. I already have 15 thousand dollars Like from Brasil.
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Thanks truck rod, thanks for the
information about pay rates I'm a Melbourne driver I just drive around Melbourne 12 hour shifts to 13 hour shifts at a night shift 6 days a week money is pretty good , I have been doing the same job for 25yrs now..
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hahaha good little insight to the trucking life mate thanks
Thanks so much for making this video. It helped me understand a bit more about the pay and things you can do to improve it. I am only 14 at the moment and am hoping to get into truck driving. Great channel and fantastic videos!
LFUGaming , HI, great to see you are interested in trucking, Have you got American truck simulator or Euro truck sim for computer, two great games, like to play when I am not driving the real thing.
Australian Trucker Rod yeah in fact I actually do have both of them and love playing them. Anyways, keep up the good videos!
I'd look elsewhere man, with the way automation is going you're going to have a 10-15 year long career
@@botanysilkiebreeders7732 I'm 18 now planning on getting my cdl before I'm 20 but 10-15 years should be enough time to save your money and retire
@@steve0758 how many retired 30 yr old working class people you know? i make 140k a year and im 32 and no way could i retire. youre an idiot. this is the most stupid comment ever. youre in for a wake up call. how u going to pay a bank back 1.4 mill for a 750k house and support kids when "retired" in youre 30's?
Love the k200 sound
Driver Knowledge Test Booked. Trucking is going to help me get my new technology services business off the ground. Every other job I could take is either boring or requires me 5 days a week mon-fri and a long commitment, becoming part of a collaborating team. That's not what I want. When I move from Sydney to Brisbane soon, HR driving opportunities should get me there and started also. Done a lot of driving, I love it. When I was 17 year young (in 1984) I was the Westfield troly boy driving the Leyland Diesel tractor with the 16 foot trailer around some of Sydney's shopping malls. You learn how to handle a long trailer and drive 10 hours a day in tight conditions. Never had a scratch and I enjoyed that job! After that, 30 years as a electronic security service technician, on the road. I know the road. Stick with what you know!
Great you found a job you enjoy. I love driving , it's not the work it's the companies and the people you work with.
Everything is going great then for no apparent reason things change.
To many wingers, sucks and drivers that think they are better than everyone else. Other than that it's a great job.
John Zarlenga: Sorry John could not find your comments on this page. You are right interstate drivers don't get paid for all the work they do. Alot of free work for the company they work for. Will do a video on the bad things about trucking.
John Zarlenga : Hi John, most of the new models are auto. Depends on the company what they order. We have two stick shifts out of about 10 trucks that are K200s
have you shown your viewers our Ozzy log books ? id love to know how they compare to other country's :)
I just got my HC license but can’t get a job because every company wants drivers with experience. I want to get into container work. What do I do or where do I start?
Rod, I am late forties and have absolutely zilch truck driving experience. Any hope of getting a leg in or am I dreaming? Love the channel mate :)
John, Not too late, get that heavy ridged licence, most driving schools in one or two days to get licence.Get that years experience before going to MC. I know drivers in their sixty's, even one that was 72 still driving part time interstate. Job agencies a good place to start, if you are keen they will work you. If you are in a capital city Startrack express will provide on the job training.
Brilliant advice! Thanks Rod :) I am glad I asked the question now. :)
Hey Australian Trucker Rod,feel your Pain back then, it got a lost worse, and this is right now but I gave interstate away 30 years ago, cause it was the same, just more fines now,
What does a driver get paid?... Several RUclips minutes later... I still don't know what a driver gets paid hahaha. Old man click baited, great video thanks.
Well it depends on how lazy you are I guess. I would like to to do one return trip Melbourne to Sydney, but the companies I pay money too wouldn't like it if they don't get any of mine.
Have a great day.🤙
Nice job in the traffic
Just got to be patient. The drivers cutting in at the last minute can be annoying. Have a good day.
What truck are you driving in this video? Sounds great!
Hi. driving the K200. Camera picks up the sound well.
Love your video mate. I am an engineering graduate in canberra. I am thinking about getting into trucking if I can find any work related to what I studied. I am working for Aus post as a postie at the moment, you have any idea on what the trucking industry would be like in Canberra?
Hi. All the major companies have depots in Canberra TNT, Toll, Cope, Startrack, Border Ex. Try some of the larger ones. Some have small van's that you can drive with a car licence. Then you can go to the larger truck at a later date.
Of course experience will be the only problem getting into a job.
If you want to get into the engineering side of trucking. Most manufacturers are in the capital cities. Don't no of any in Canberra.
We don’t get paid near enough for what we do
hi mate, i have been looking at your videos, they are pretty cool.....I just wanted to know what are the chances for MC fresh license holders to get work in Melbourne?
Hi Like most jobs most time you need experience, It"s not impossible, but you have to be persistent and keep trying. If you have not had much driving experience, would be better to start at HR and work your way up. There is always someone that will give new drivers a chance.
Good video.
Thank you Chrisretusn
I'm finding it difficult moving from my HR job to an MC job. Most jobs have the old "experienced MC driver" in the job ad. I'm even willing to do FIFO if the coins right.
Am I shooting for the stars, or should I really be looking at HC jobs first?
Sorry for the late reply, unfortunately, most companies want experience drivers, right now freight is a bit quiet and there are more drivers to choose from, with companies closing. If you could find a company that has HC and MC and they would will you a go at HC It does not usually take long to move up.
Don't give up if you want to drive MC someone will give you a go, might not be the job you want, but once you have the experience you can find what you really want to do.
What I've heard from other drivers that have done FIFO, money not what it was a few years ago, but it depends on your own lifestyle if that suits you, can earn much the same on long distance can be 57 to 60 cents a k plus overnights.
There are about 10 ways you can be paid in this industry, remember this companies will pay you the min for anything you do. period
hammered hemi. Some will even try to pay below the minumum. I've done a lot of freebies over the years.
I got my HR licence and now been applying for local work. They all ask for experience and that is what I lack. So what do I do?
Hi Buddy, What area do you live in? sorry for the late reply.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Currently, i am in Eight mile plains, Brisbane.
Hi. Answer will be in the next video.
Will put it out there a hopefully someone knows of a company that can help.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 Thanks.
Hey Rod great video very usefull for me i am truck driver too live in Turkey and transporting eu countries and i want to move australia and live there while doing my job i wanna ve a road train driver ıs there any oportunity or any program for sign in ? I dont have au visa but i Heard some news about AU experienced truck drivers shortage .
You won't get a visa to come to Australia to drive a truck my friend
Truck drivers is not part of the Australian skilled migration program. If you check Australian immigration website there is a list every year of skills shortage that the govt looking for.
Hi Australian Trucker Rod, is there much work around if you own your own prime mover??? Brisbane to Interstate runs
Hi Jason:There is work for owner drivers, all the large operators have contractors, Scotts, Linfox, Border express,Toll. But in saying that some have a age limit on trucks.Do you want to be a tow operator or have your own trailer, having your own trailer will earn you more money but may be one way, have to find your own return load.You can use loading agents, loads don't pay as much most of the time.Sydney and Melbourne are the better locations not much work out of Adelaide. As with most companies they have 30 days or more payments, you have to cover your costs and expenses for a least the first 2 months to cover yourself. A lot of thing to think about. But the answer to your question is yes.I would love to have my own truck but do not have the funds.
Australian Trucker Rod thanks mate. when you say age limit rough ballpark and is it just cab or trailer too?? I like driving things and whilst there isn't constant work for me driving helicopters (it doesn't pay that well) I would like to interstate
Some of the larger companies 5 year old trucks. As long as the truck is tidy most don't care.If you are towing their trailers it's about the image, As for trailers some run 20 year old trailers. Remember older trucks require more maintenance.Get the newest truck you can. If you can lease a new truck 5 year warranty takes away some of the worries.
Hey mate how do I get into trucking when they require experience
Hi. Unfortunately, that is the problem in trucking. My stepson got in Australia post as a yard hand, and now he is lucky enough to be doing some driving. My only suggestion is to keep trying, ask family and friends if they know anyone hiring a driver. Also look for jobs that may have driving as part of the job, like party hire, removalist, laboring, it might not be the job you like but you just need to get some experience.
Go approach companies and tell them you want to start at the bottom and work your way up. I started as a trade assistant within the workshop then moved up. I could reverse a B double but didn't have a licence. It was a great way to start
Sir plz make a video how to get Long haul truck driving license in Australia on visiting visa or work visa plz
Age, education, fee,
Hello. In video #92 lets talk about visas. I talk about this. Thank you.
the good days pre covid :(
Covid is great, less people on the road.
Thank you so much for this video.... And I'm from India and come your country Australia and drive a truck over there....so please tell me in details how i take license and all....please make a video about that
Just ring your cousins there already on the roads
How do I reach
Shalom from USA,, I’m truck driver in USA,,can I drive by USA license in Australia?
Hi Sami. Unfortunately no, can't drive trucks on U.S licence. If you were to immigrant to Australia all you have to do is pass a driving test to get the equivalent licence.
Australian Trucker Rod Tnx so much God bless you
Who gives you the fuel card?
Comes from the owner of the truck.
105k a year is nothing for the hours and lack of family time.Not for me.
The job is not for everyone, it depends on what lifestyle suit you.
Paid on delivery docket also by jokers
Unfortunately, interstate truck drivers will never get paid for all the work they do.
How really do i joint this job
Getting the licence to drive trucks is the easy part. Finding your first driving position with no experienced is the harder part
Not enough
Never enough, and think it's the same for most jobs.
Hi sir I am intersed drive in australia I like work honestly i am taxi driver can eany one help me
There are about 10 ways you can be paid in this industry, remember this companies will pay you the min for anything you do.
no
@@hammeredhemi1223 which company sir...?
Be gone from home all winter 🥶❄️ USA 🇺🇸 But $40.00 Australia 🇦🇺 = $30.00 American
Sorry for the late reply, Yes you are right, I do get asked about what a driver gets paid. This was for Australia, but I did do another video where I explained about the cost of living and wage rates are so different between countries. I take home $1775 per week most times. This is a good wage in Australia, the equivalent in another country maybe $1000 per week due to the difference in the cost of living.
Hopefully you have a short winter this year, get to go home early. Seen photos of the 100 vehicle pile-up in Texas, not good.
Stay safe.👍😎
@@australiantruckerrod1070 you running line haul 5days?
@@australiantruckerrod1070 How many years you have been truckie? $1775 per week is pretty good, I make lesser than that as registered nurse with 13 years working experience, working 4 days/week Brisbane rates.
@@pinayladyoz8044 Hi. Have been driving for about 28 years. Yes, the wage is good, most companies pay a trip rate for long-distance jobs around 48 to 52 Cents per km plus a travel allowance of about $50 per night if you are away from home.
The downside is, hard to get that first driving job after you get a licence as very few companies will provide training and want 2 years experience. as with most jobs how do you get experience if you can't get a job.
Another thing is when you take any holiday leave you get a base rate and your take-home wage drops to about $880 per week and with 90% of companies if you don't work due to no work for that night even if you are full time you don't get paid.
Another good paying job is traffic control can pay $40 per hour for day work to $60 per hour night work if you like to hold a
sign and be out in all weather hot, cold, rain or shine.
@@australiantruckerrod1070 oh I didn't realise you guys don't have holiday leave loading, we nurses in Qld we have 12% holiday leave.
It's good that those traffic controllers are paid well, as they have shitty jobs in summer time standing in a very hot day in summer in the middle of the road.
What is the least expensive way to immigrate? The College industry is very expensive, for those who intend to go with only the 2nd degree and the technician. I intend on truck driver work. I already have 15 thousand dollars
Like from Brasil.