Why do you say "not enough rest"?
I'd imagine I could find a daily job going from Greenville to Charleston and back.
OTR or Local?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by insipidtoast, Dec 8, 2016.
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Chinatown Thanks this.
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Also, is it pretty common for a new driver to go OTR for only one year, and then find a local job? This isn't heavily frowned upon?
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Try OTR first and at least you will know what it's like. You're young and your wife is young, so plenty of years ahead for the local, every day is the same, stuff. -
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I jumped in with a company that offers both in variety. Starting out I was local with a trainer for almost two months. Was nice being home every night/weekend. Long days but I was on roads I knew so my rookie mistakes were far and few between. Now that I'm solo doing regional I'm home a few nights a week and weekends. Once I get more comfortable with everything I'll probably go further. We're usually guaranteed weekends home.
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You need to spend some time grasping the REALITIES of true OTR driving. It's not like a long vacation, staying in hotels, money is no object type thing. It's probably the biggest aspect of trucking that initially many's expectations going in were are ALL wrong. And teaming will either be a blessing or a curse. Flip a coin to determine what it may be for you.
OTR has its own pitfalls likelihood. Teaming has another set of pitfalls likelihood. The synergy between them pushes many over the edge early in.
For some it's a great fit. For other it's the most miserable thing they've ever embarked upon. As much to do with the individual, as to the carrier chosen.
I don't mean to imply OTR teaming is like prison. But there are a number of similarities.Last edited: Dec 9, 2016
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Go OTR, with wife riding you won't need the expense of housing, utilities, car etc, so you can bank thousands every month
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