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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by aztruckerr, Mar 9, 2021.

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  1. Mar 9, 2021 #1
    aztruckerr

    aztruckerr Light Load Member

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    Someone explain to me this dang requirement of recent otr experience. I've been local for 10 1/2 yrs decide I'm going back otr. Company said I'm not eligible, wtf has changed? Are snow chains different, are scale houses different, are truck stops different, are shippers/receiver's different.
    I'm wtf has changed so dramatically that me 15 yrs perfect driving record, perfect csa 2010 record. I'm registered with the clearing house. Ugh I think it's just a way for a company not to hire someone with experience, and top wage.
     
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  3. Mar 9, 2021 #2
    bigtravelr

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    There are smaller 1099 companies that will take you with no recent experience I hadn't driven for about 20 years and got on with one 5 years ago.
     
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  4. Mar 9, 2021 #3
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    What type driving job do you want?
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    I remember a few months ago a Phoenix driver had lots of experience 15 years ago, but hadn't driven since then. He still found a OTR job pulling reefers.
     
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  5. Mar 9, 2021 #4
    MTN Boomer

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    Just shows where their heads are.
     
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  7. Mar 9, 2021 #5
    Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    You must have wanted to get on with a specific carrier. Hell the over the road companies need you more than you need them
     
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  8. Mar 9, 2021 #6
    Mike250rs

    Mike250rs Heavy Load Member

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    Insurance companies.. they have a stronghold on who gets hired.
     
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  9. Mar 9, 2021 #7
    Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Which company?

    OTR has it's own challenges. Local you know the surroundings and environment.

    OTR you develop that over time.

    It is different. Plus you're going to be living in the truck. That takes some getting used to.
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2021 #8
    aztruckerr

    aztruckerr Light Load Member

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    it was otr with a certain company
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2021 #9
    bonder45

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    Just don't say you were local.

    Word it differently.

    I've been driving for 10 1/2 years, it was different each day.
     
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  12. Mar 9, 2021 #10
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Yea, it's not like anyone will verify your application or anything like that.
     
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