"Trucking Companies do not recognize Pepsi as OTR" ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by n8dwgphx, Aug 21, 2010.

  1. n8dwgphx

    n8dwgphx Bobtail Member

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    I have 4 months OTR with Pepsi, and I've read some disturbing threads lately. One guy said that trucking companies don't recognize driving with Pepsi as OTR ? Is this an general consensus with all the trucking companies? I'm required to keep a log book if I drive out of state, and the minute I start a log book is the start of my OTR, at least that's what I was told by my trainer! Someone please tell me if I'm wrong! A recruiter from a Big LTL Company told me today that it's not considered OTR since the company put me up in a hotel, and not a sleeper. WT.......????
     
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  3. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    How many miles away from the hub do you travel?
     
  4. n8dwgphx

    n8dwgphx Bobtail Member

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  5. BIG RIGGER

    BIG RIGGER Road Train Member

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    Thats OTR and should be logged.
     
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  6. luvmyhubby

    luvmyhubby Road Train Member

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    When my hubby first went OTR the company told him it only counted as OTR if he spent more than one night a week away from home, not so much the log book.

    IMO: they are looking at if you can deal with being away from home for extended periods or if you are one of those drivers who HAS to be home so many nights a week etc.
     
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  7. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    shoot, i only drove for pepsi for not even a month, and i got a better job..
     
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  8. dude6710

    dude6710 Road Train Member

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    This......
     
  9. thelastamericanhippy

    thelastamericanhippy Road Train Member

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    There are many ####### companies out there...............try this.....

    Just tell them you worked OTR part time at night.

    That may fly !!!!!
     
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  10. jakebrake12

    jakebrake12 Road Train Member

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    I'm not familiar with the Western United States but something tells me that's much more than 100 air miles - you need a log dude..
     
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  11. Truck Driver

    Truck Driver Medium Load Member

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    I think ya'll are misunderstanding what he's asking. I'm sure he knows when he needs a log book. To answer your question, different companies have different ideas of what OTR is. Some companies say you need to have driven in X number of states to have OTR experience, others say you are OTR when you stay in the truck for X number of days. I have never heard that you are OTR as soon as you start a log. Some companies require you to keep a log even if you are a local driver. Your job is unlikely to be considered OTR by most companies standards.
     
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