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“I make KSh 700k”: Kenyan man working as truck driver in US says he makes good money

Monster trucks that travel across the 50 states delivering diverse items dominate the American transportation system.

Although some of the drivers earn Ksh700,000 each month, little is known about the venture’s profitability.

Samuel Mulwa began truck driving in the US in 2020, and this is his story.

The Kenyan who now resides in the US confessed to Kenyan YouTubers El and Nic that he got into trucking through a friend who had been employed in the field for six years.

He claimed that after hearing about the lucrative transport sector from a friend, he left his job in the US medical area and enrolled in a trucking school.

“I joined a trucking school and attended a five-week programme. I paid Ksh447,000 and was trained on the basics of the program,” he stated.

Mulwa added that upon taking a test, he was required to work with a trainer for a few weeks to help him with some of the basics of driving the truck and techniques not taught in school.

Despite the high fee charged, the trucker indicated that his investment paid off as he made an average of Ksh180,000 per week in his first year.

“The pay is dependent on the experience. Definitely is very rewarding. When you drive for five days a week and you get an average of Ksh178,000 and after tax that will be around Ksh155,000.

However, he noted that his pay had risen having been in the industry for two years.

Nonetheless, he divulged that trucking was not easy as many believe indicating the challenges in manoeuvring the monster vehicles.

“It was scary because reversing is very difficult. On the highway, you just have to check the side mirrors.

“Not everyone can drive but it is very rewarding. One of the greatest challenges is the weather. The wind here can be crazy at times,” he stated.

For Kenyans seeking to join the trucking business in the US, Mulwa advised Kenyans not to go for the money but to follow their passion given the high demands that come with the job.

“You have to love what to do because it is rewarding. Do not focus on money. You can imagine driving for 5000 kilometres,” he stated.

He also advised Kenyans to have proper documentation which is required during the registration process such as a working visa, and identification card among others.

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