OTR Mileage Expectations?

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  1. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    Hey guys I just applied for an OTR position near me. Can any of you OTR guys give me some kind of idea as to how SNI runs this division? I applied for a typical 1 day off per week out, which I don't mind as long as I stay busy. Can you get 3000 miles a week here or is that a pipe dream? Does this division run long miles or do you get stuck on plenty of short ones too. It's part of the reason I chose OTR as I can't stand regional and short mile loads. Based out of Alamance, NC will they keep me in the eastern half of the country or will I get to run west too? I love running west, just not sure how SNI runs OTR? Last question is what kind of yard is in Alamance, NC, is it just a drop yard, if so is it secure? I'll be leaving a vehicle for weeks/month at a time.

    Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a feel for what to expect if I'm offered the position, thanks.
     
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  3. mickeyrat

    mickeyrat Road Train Member

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    mileage I would expect the usual 500 a day.

    As far as the secure yard goes, I've been to a few drop yards. One had electronic locks that opened the gate. This was attached to a business that we rent space from in the back of the property. Another I've been to down in NC had a chain with a number combo lock on it. Those require drivers to lock up after they leave. There was no space inside the fence for personal vehicles. Being out for so long , is parking at Charlotte an option for you?
     
  4. RoadCall

    RoadCall Road Train Member

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    As far as miles go I'm more concerned about average miles per load, not so much average per day. Although 500 a day is good as far as getting the total miles i prefer, 3000 a wk. Does OTR get longer loads than regional drivers? It's the main reason for wanting OTR, not a big fan of short haul. That said, I understand that I would get some of both. Just wondering if SNI has 1000+ mile loads anymore? Do they run solo drivers out west?

    As for parking at Charlotte, well I would prefer to only drive 50 miles to Alamance instead of driving 160 miles to Charlotte but if it's not secure than I guess it's something I will have to consider. Thanks.
     
  5. truckin4fun

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    i dont know how it all works on the company side of it but have a few runs of over a 1000 miles being a solo o/o so i would think that they are there
     
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  6. jakecat22

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    Being OTR you will get a mix, I have had loads that were only 27 miles, and I have had my share of 1200+ mile loads, I find the average load is around 600 miles. A lot of it depends on your DBL. I am on a 690 mile load now, and I am sure my next one will be long to because of where I am going.

    I have never been to that drop yard so I can't give ya any advise on that, they have yards that are secure and some that are just dirt lots with no fence, it is a crap shoot.
     
  7. RoadCall

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    Thanks Jake. Good to hear. Not sure where you are based out of but do they keep you in what ever half of the country you live in or do they let you roam all 48 ?

    Thanks for the info guys.
     
  8. stevep1977

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    Generally speaking, if you are on a regional board, you will typically get 300-500 mile loads. On OTR/System, you will get those runs plus they will also send you the longer runs. Right now on an 1800 mile run. Before that though, was stuck in the NE running up and down 95 sitting in NJ, NY and Conn traffic. Still did get 3000 miles last week though.

    During busy times, you can expect 3000 miles a week if you're out 7 days. During Jan and Feb it sucked, maybe around 2000-2200 per week. I know it also got slow towards the end of summer around labor day.

    I was on a regional board for a while (why, I don't know). One time on the weekend I got a crappy load that made me sit around a full day and a half. I was talking to support shift and the guy said, "We had a long load available, but I thought it was too far for you since you're regional". I immediately changed back to system

    The only reason to be regional would be if you want to be home on weekends.
     
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  9. stevep1977

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    Well, since you are located on the eastern seaboard, you can presume that you'll be out east more often than not. However, you are not limited to any area. You also can request to go places you want to depending on how your DBL (dispatcher) cooperates.
     
  10. RoadCall

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    Thanks brother, that's what I've been waiting to hear. I figured I'd be east most of the time but the occasional load west would be nice.
     
  11. stevep1977

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    Headed to Laredo, TX right now from PA. So there are definitely big loads you can catch from unexpected areas. Actually, I was hoping to pick up a load out of this place since I got a Laredo load out of there a few months ago.
     
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