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This is the 1st company that I've seen that will give more CPM if you waive medical coverage. That works for me as I am fully covered under the VA. I can see your point about the transparency and their lanes.

 

26 years of military heavy truck/equipment operations, 3 of civilian. Civilian is a mix of reefer/van, livestock hauling and a 3 week stint filling in hauling cars for a sick O/O. I'm waiting on a training date with local aggregate outfit hauling transfers willing to work with me to do double/triples.

 

Initially I thought so too. I had to talk to a lot of recruiters to take me on OTR. I luckily I found a company that was willing to give a check ride. I spent 4 weeks with a senior driver. 1st two weeks I did all the driving and he observed/evaluated/coached. Then we did 2 weeks as a team. I'm glad for it too. Learned a lot.

Been trying to break in to dump trucking locally and finally got my foot in the door. Everything here is Super 16s, dual side dumps and frameless. Even with my background they only want experienced drivers. The hopefully pulling 3 dump bodies will make me more attractive. The pay is 23 per hr minimum, but I'm paid per load. So if something goes sideways and I only get one load I get 23 an hour for the day. Each load is worth $230 once I get my double/triple endorsement.

Not gonna lie, I do like the Solitude of OTR.

 

All hurdles hurdled, all hoops hopped through. Training begins tomorrow morning.

If anyone want to know the ends in & outs ts of my progress I'll be happy to share. If not I just to say I really appreciate all of you and your inputs. Many muchos!

Wonder what the cumulative miles/years of all the members would be.