Thinking about going to Old Dominion

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Here's a post from an Old Dominion driver in Indianapolis.

"We run from the Indianapolis terminal to Nashville and back. So far I love it. The only thing that's getting to me right now are the hours. I think I worked a full 70 hours this week. But, that's trucking, right?

So far, I've been working with my trainer on steering techniques, and he's been showing me the finer points of shifting, including how to "float" the gears. I'm getting better at hooking up doubles.

Just got home from work, and now I'm going to bed."

 

on the main forum page about three titles down there is a sub thread: Trucking Company Forums; a lot of info there OD specific; also on the main forum page, scroll down and there is a LTL forum w info.

good luck

 

I'm biased, so I say go for it.

PM me any questions if you need. I can fill you in.

 

cons. 100 a week for insurance, if you have a family. 7.50 an hour breakdown and layover pay. 30 dollars on the 1000 if you max out the 401k.

pros. nice equipment, decent mileage rate. laid back compared to conway or fedex...

 

I'm getting ready to start school to get my CDL and I plan on applying for a job with OD. I've heard they run a tight ship and your appearance really matters there. So, here's my question ... And sorry if it seems silly, but I ask sincerely... How should a guy dress for applying in person at OD? I don't want to overdo it but don't want to underdo it either. Will greatly appreciate any and all input.

 

I don’t think you need to wear a suit & tie but you don’t want to go with holey jeans and sweat shirt with the sleeves cut off & neck cut open, no sneakers and be clean, read not greasy and smelling like you need a shower.

I would think a clean work shirt & work pants or good jeans, work boots and being clean would do when you show up. Think of how you look if you had to interview yourself, would you give anyone the time of day if they were un-kept?

When I was getting my class A permit w/endorsements I ran into a driver that is working for O.D. and because I want to look into them myself I asked questions and was happy with the answers.
Anyway he had on a O.D. work shirt and how I knew he worked for them, jeans & work boots. He said he did line haul overnight so I don’t think you he changed his pants but who knows?

Little side note: Last week I showed up at school the first day for field duty in black work pants & tan shirt and black work boots and the field trainer thought I was a state inspector to test someone for class B lic.
It’s all in how you present yourself.

Keep us posted on how you make out with O.D.
Dave ----