OTR Co that will let me drive and operate out west?

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  1. smokey12

    smokey12 Road Train Member

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    I would.2nd May trucking. And whoever says don't go to.PNW since you are.new..baloney! U can do it, go for it..I did.U will stay out west with them..I live in Bama too. U will likely be out of the Lebanon TN terminal. I was out of.pcola since I am.in LA lower alabama. They always got me home on time, but I had to move on because of.pay, ..but they are a great place to get experience...and good equipment. Be aware U will spend ALOT of time in Wyoming in the winter.
     
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  3. Vic Firth

    Vic Firth Road Train Member

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    I remember those days, driving a cabover freightliner, it was a lot of fun except for the spring suspension! :eek:
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    That and the Air Conditioning wasn't very good and no power steering.
    I'm not a member of any Facebook groups, but found this about my first driving job. I left about the time Midwestern bought Leaseway. The drivers were excited because Leaseway trucks had power steering.
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  5. Chinatown

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    ...and delivering in NYC.
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    In my short time at Midwestern, I almost ran all 48 states, but that was on paper logs.
     
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  7. ExoGeniVI

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    Exactly why I want the west coast. I've been to DC and I wouldn't dare even drive my Silverado up there lol
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    I like it here in the desert.
    Seven Hills, Henderson, Nevada
    Very family oriented community.
    Gated community 20 minutes drive to the Las Vegas Strip.
     
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  9. Vic Firth

    Vic Firth Road Train Member

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    You could get creative with your paper log(s), those days are long gone!
     
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  10. Vic Firth

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    You might check out National Carriers, it’s reefer not flatbed but they have nice equipment and train.
     
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  11. Vic Firth

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    Danny Herman is a dry van carrier but their lanes are the best in my opinion, lots of Southwest and no Northeast! Their pay is a little lower than others but it would be a good place to get some experience.
     
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