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New driver from MI needs advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Outland3r, Apr 2, 2011.

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  1. Apr 2, 2011 #11
    Outland3r

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    Most of the Local companies in my town say they want at least 2 years exp for insurance reasons. They are all pretty much small companies around here, although my uncle is a 22 year driver and works for USF HOLLAND and after a year exp i should be able to get in there, he loves it there.
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2011 #12
    Outland3r

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    The recruiter said parking is only in Detroit or BattleCreek, i could ask about Dexter. I have not looked at Roehl yet, they do recruit out of the school im in so i will check them out.
     
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    PSWH Thanks this.
  4. Apr 3, 2011 #13
    Outland3r

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    I was all for Stevens until i found out they want you out 3 to 5 weeks at a time, plus i have to park the truck at the closest KW dealer which is in lansing, so thats not so far, but its the 3 to 5 weeks that get me most. I have a friend in Stevens CDL school now, he is going to let me know if its still 3 to 5 weeks out. I really like stevens, they have great eqp and they are a very safe company i hear.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2011 #14
    SmokeyCowboy009

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    outland found this off the stevens driver page for their home time

    [SIZE=+1]Life on the Road [/SIZE] How often can I expect to get home when driving for Stevens?
    You'll get home on a regular basis, depending on the type of route you are assigned. Local routes get you home every night, regional and dedicated routes allow drivers to get home every 7 to 10 days, and drivers on national routes get home every 3 to 4 weeks.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2011 #15
    Powell-Peralta

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    If hometime is important, then are there any LTL companies near you?
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2011 #16
    Elendil

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    However, the only time I would be having the truck home is when it is unloaded and my home is 60 miles closer to the reload point (this is a dedicated account-all loads originate from one loc) than where they would have me park the truck. The recruiter never promised anything but said she could get an answer before orientation.
     
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  9. Apr 4, 2011 #17
    WitchingHour

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    Well, three to five is kind of the norm for an OTR driver. You have to think - you're going to want that dedicated/regional/etc. route. Thing of it is.. there'll be other drivers who want it, too, including those who'll have seniority over you. Just how it goes.
    Hell, I was looking at Stevens Transport. For some reason, my local heavy haul experience - moving loads heavier than a five axle unit is allowed to gross - wasn't good enough for a lot of these flatbed companies, so I was considering giving the reefers a try. Who knows? I still might.
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2011 #18
    Outland3r

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    "the only time I would be having the truck home is when it is unloaded"
    They told me the truck even without a trailer cant go home unless you have a fenced in locked area. So i wish you luck with that.
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2011 #19
    Outland3r

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    "Well, three to five is kind of the norm for an OTR driver"
    I agree for OTR, but companies are hiring many regional spots these days for drivers fresh out of school, Stevens is the only one that i have talked to that says you have to do OTR, unless you live in thier area. We had around 9 big companies come into my CDL school and all were hiring for regional, and some even dedicated.
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2011 #20
    paulll

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    time off is not the problem,its where u get sent,and the possible milk run home
     
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