I need some advice guys…

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Ktanner683, Jun 4, 2024.

  1. Ktanner683

    Ktanner683 Bobtail Member

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    Hello drivers,
    All right, I am looking to go back in the truck driving I still have a current CDL and current physical. I came off the road, March 2020 when Covid was running rampant and got a local job, hauling sand and gravel with a day cab and a 40 foot dump trailer. That was when I lived in South Georgia now I’ve moved back to Atlanta and took a job with Salem carriers the leasing company and drove local for them. Just moving equipment around basically just a shop driver. So, I have had zero OTR experience in the last four years but prior to that I have close to 10 years over the road. The reason I’m asking is there are certain companies I’m not gonna drive for, I have a very clean MVR and a great record just no recent experience with somebody name a couple decent companies for me to take a refresher course Whatever else I need to do thanks in advance
     
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  3. Kenworth6969

    Kenworth6969 Road Train Member

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    No recent OTR experience means you'll most likely be viewed as a noob.

    Good luck


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  4. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    If you already work for salem leasing why not stay there and run a road job
     
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    Judge Road Train Member

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    Schneider.
     
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  6. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Look for smaller local companies rather then looking for a mega that has the 3 year requirement.
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    You're driving now, just local, so many companies won't require a refresher.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Help us; which companies are you not going to drive for?
    The best money in the current freight environment is with refrigerated & flatbed.
     
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  11. Ktanner683

    Ktanner683 Bobtail Member

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    They actually want me to convert into a mechanic which I don’t want to do anymore
     
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