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Otr question

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by joshadams959, Aug 29, 2020.

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  1. Aug 29, 2020 #1
    joshadams959

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    so i have 7 years driving exp. 6 months OTR 6 1/2 years local/regional. Im wanting in the next few months to go OTR. Im researching a lot of companies and most ask for 2 - 3 year otr.. so my question is since I technically only have 6 months OTR would companies even look at me or am I just overthinking this? (Very clean record)
    Thanks!
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2020 #2
    Wasted Thyme

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    Where are you located? Reefer, dry van, or skateboard?

    @Chinatown will be by shortly.
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2020 #3
    joshadams959

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    Nw illinois. Currently flatbed (4years)
     
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    Wasted Thyme

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    Is that where you want to stay, skateboards?
     
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    joshadams959

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    Yes and no. I really enjoy flatbedding. I wouldnt even mind getting into heavy hauling either.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Dozens of companies will hire you for OTR.
    Don't mention local; just say you were regional.
    Here's one website to look for flatbed companies > www.daseke.com
     
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    joshadams959

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    Thank you so much!!
     
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    Numb

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    regional is the same as OTR, basically.
     
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  12. Aug 29, 2020 #10
    snowwy

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    Don't talk to the megas.

    Local companies that don't mess with dac. They'll take anyone that can drive a truck.

    I had the same issue. Turns out they all did me a favor anyway. There's lotsa local companies in my hood. And no dac.
     
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