You are not going to be home while OTR. It does not work that way.
What you want apparently is local shift work. And yes you will be running 14 or more hours daily. Your biggest challenge will be sleep deprivation. Sometimes its better to have a sleeper on the back of your tractor.
Companies that offer home daily training?
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Thanks guys. I have looked into some food services, I’ll look more into LTL Saia is right by my area but they require more experience. I was hoping to find a smaller company since I don’t have much experience with a 53 ft, and if I fail a big company’s driving orientation I don’t want it to go on my record. I’ve heard smaller companies don’t report to record like DAC.
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Many ltl companies offer cdl training. And many offer a short version for someone like you with less than a year. Fedex old dominion xpo offer classes. Fill out an application and give them a call.
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Just to add, Medtrans has branches all over the country. They usually are on the fringes of major metropolitan areas. I've been with them for 3 years at the Lacey WA location, very happy here. Hourly pay, good working conditions, 8-10 hours per day is typical
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Yeah I don't understand why people think local means 14 hrs a day and sleep deprivation. We have 81 routes out of our terminal. Not one has a scheduled 14 hour day. Circumstances may have you on 14 a day here or there, and Christmas time you will definitely get some, but not scheduled.
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Unfortunately most local jobs pay an hourly rate. This means overtime usually after 40. Some companies cap you at 50 or 60 hours. Others tell you to grab a 3 day weekend to keep you off the books. I'm sorry but they don't pay enough per week for my lifestyle. Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life....
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Yeah I get that. There are a lot of different job types in trucking for drivers to choose. Each should be able to find something to fit their needs. I'm at 80k+ and home every night and that works for me, but might not work for others.
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That's it in a nutshell...
Get your experience where you will, and then ask around and look around for the job that fits your intrest and compensation needssevenmph Thanks this.
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