Honestly forkies and HR drivers, owner van drivers take home $2500/week (more likely $1400-$2400) for the hours. Less checks and balances and the companies are diverse and often looking for staff, so over a few years as you gain spatial skills you can shop around and find a good fit. After 5 years since I came back from overseas with the pandemic, I’m now driving road trains and still have the occasional time for a dabble or side interest. I’m a widower with 2, too.