If they're paid by the hour, yes.
Yes your company has to pay overtime In California.
owner operators earn about 90 cent a mile if you own your own truck. Some companies might want you to pay for your own gas it depends on the company you work for
If you receive time and a half for overtime and your regular hourly wage is 7.50, you'll earn 11.25 an hour for overtime
Only if the truck driver was at fault.
Yes they do pay a similar rate. The average pay scale for a truck driver in that area is about $48000 a year.
(In the US) It's immaterial WHAT your employer charges their clients for your services. As for your being eligible to earn overtime pay after working 40 hours in one week - you would have to check the wording of the Fair labor Standards Act (FLSA) to determine if your job or position fell under the category that can earn overtime.
In my state if he is employed by the sod farm as an employee he is considered a farm worker and is not subject to the standard overtime benefits. I would call an accountant to be sure if it applies to your state as well.
$60,000 annualy
1.60 a mile!
55-80k
As much as their company decides to pay them.
There are many different pay scales for a CDL truck driver. Much of the pay debate will depend upon whether you do long trips or day trips, drive your own truck or drive a company truck, or the basic contract between you and the trucking company for which you are employed.