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OTR Driving

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mikemill123, Oct 13, 2011.

  1. Oct 13, 2011 #1
    mikemill123

    mikemill123 Bobtail Member

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    hello,

    I recenetly got my first driving job in March driving locally for Artic Glacier. Mainly driving smaller trucks (day cabs with 28-48 foot trailers). The job is a very seasonal job. So im forced with the delema of low pay and low hours as the weather gets colder and colder. Ive recently been offered a job by central regrigeration. I am wondering if anyone could give me some information about otr driving. Whats it like? what do you do during down time?
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2011 #2
    FLORIDAHEAVYHAUL

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    I will suggest that you read the docked threads on the site. Your question will probably be answered there. I will just wish you luck and welcome you to the forums. OTR can be a great experience with MANY highs and lows. I think you could gain some insight into the company you are thinking about by looking at the thread on good and bad companies. I am sure you will find both ends of the spectrum on that company, and every other one for that matter. I myself have never had a desire to do refer loads. But that is just me. I prefer flatbeds and what I do now, which is heavy haul. Best of luck to you.
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2011 #3
    Dryver

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    Down time will be spent at rest areas, truck stops, shippers and recievers. Don't get the idea that OTR is RV touring in a big rig.
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2011 #4
    Cowpie1

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    You could also look at smaller carriers that operate more regionally. Refrigerated is not the only job in trucking. Broaden your options by also including dry box. I ran 48 and all of Canada for lots of years. Regional has been my game for over a decade and I make more than I ever did OTR.
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2011 #5
    Brownsfan16

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    As a regional driver are you home more often?
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2011 #6
    Stoney

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    Usually on the weekends.


    Conservative to the Bone.
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2011 #7
    mikemill123

    mikemill123 Bobtail Member

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    Refrigerated is not the only thing ive look into. It's simply the job that has been offered. But to be honsest ive only applied to the larger companies.
     
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