Would you be cool with.....................

**xlsdraw** · 08.19.2012

So my current Carrier is a short to medium haul OTR carrier. Even tho they operate in all 48 states. So very, very few runs that exceed 1000 miles. Probably about a 400-450 mile average. The annoyance is that since almost all loads are regional length runs at best. Why am I always stuck running regional length runs in everyone else's region. I live in Central Florida but I'm always running the mountains in the east/northeast or the mountains out west. I'm just not cool with that. Would ya'll be? So I'm starting to explore the possibilities in finding a Southeast Regional company to run for. Rant is over.

**NWMAXI** · 08.19.2012

how is the pay?

are you on a OTR scale or a Regional scale?

**48Packard** · 08.19.2012

There seems to be a fear amongst companies that if a driver is somehow allowed to run close to his home, he might ***horrors**** actually spend a night at home and put a load in peril. I had the same issue with Schneider, and was hoping Crete might be different. So far, Crete has been slightly better. This is just my opinion.

**xlsdraw** · 08.19.2012

Pay is fairly weak on a sliding scale. I'm expected to be out 3+ weeks at a time and NEVER get anywhere near home the entire time I'm out. And don't stay home more than 3 days or must surrender the truck. I could see this regional crap IF I was in freight lanes that got me thru the house occassionally but that will never happen running in everyone else's region.

**DrtyDiesel** · 08.19.2012

Originally Posted by xlsdraw

Pay is fairly weak on a sliding scale. I'm expected to be out 3+ weeks at a time and NEVER get anywhere near home the entire time I'm out. And don't stay home more than 3 days or must surrender the truck. I could see this regional crap IF I was in freight lanes that got me thru the house occassionally but that will never happen running in everyone else's region.

You pulling dry van? Reefer?

Epes should get you home every weekend or so. I also live in central Florida. I'm in flatbed though, looking for a southeast regional flatbed company

Ethan

**xlsdraw** · 08.19.2012

Dry Van only so far in my career. I've been following the Epes threads I think I may be iffy on their hiring zone.

**DrtyDiesel** · 08.19.2012

Originally Posted by xlsdraw

Dry Van only so far in my career. I've been following the Epes threads I think I may be iffy on their hiring zone.

I hear ya. I would mention companies I'm looking at but they've been flatbed so unless you wanna tarp and throw straps lol.

Ethan

**vmaggs** · 08.19.2012

Why aren't you with Heyl. I usually run a load up to MD or PA, then over to Midwest then back home 10-12 out, 2-3 home, rinse repeat. Or Due a Northwest run, that will put you out for 2 weeks. Very laid back company no regrets will stay here until that golden local job comes my way( UNFI) or at least Trop fleet. I would check out Davis also.

**NWMAXI** · 08.19.2012

if the money isn't their for the short runs i would be gone.. give me miles and get me through the house once in awhile..

when i was at a mega carrier i ran through the house and got a call where is the load in front of my house well thats not secure i get told...

oh no really the wheat field might steal my truck and load oh no come one now..

i think you need to be looking at another company just my .02

**ghettochild** · 08.19.2012

Originally Posted by DrtyDiesel

You pulling dry van? Reefer?

Epes should get you home every weekend or so. I also live in central Florida. I'm in flatbed though, looking for a southeast regional flatbed company

Ethan

Try Boyd Bros they got u home every week when I was there..skateboarding is for a different breed