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Why does everyone think you have to go otr?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by S.V.Buyck, Feb 25, 2016.

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  1. Feb 25, 2016 #1
    S.V.Buyck

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    It seems a lot of new drivers always go otr when in my opinion you don't have to and can make more locally. I'm no expert driver but everyone gripes about being otr when that is by choice.
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2016 #2
    Straight Stacks

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    All the cool kids are doing it.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2016 #3
    Chinatown

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    Not everyone gripes about being OTR. Some of us hate local jobs.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2016 #4
    S.V.Buyck

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    Can't be cool not sleeping in your own bed. The only time I don't sleep in my bed is because I'm in someone else's bed.
     
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  7. Feb 25, 2016 #5
    Chinatown

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    That's like "the only time I drink is when I'm alone or with someone."
     
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  8. Feb 25, 2016 #6
    S.V.Buyck

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    That is true but I see a lot of guys gripe but not all. Also thanks for the advice you gave me last year around this time. It has helped me tremendously and helped me find the job I wanted and truly enjoy.
     
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  9. Feb 25, 2016 #7
    shurenough

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    Free trucks driving school like celadon, CR England, and Prime Inc.
     
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    Straight Stacks

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    I sleep better in my truck. Guess it has to do with owning it, Serta Matress...ThermoKing TriPac sings me a lullaby...
     
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  11. Feb 25, 2016 #9
    Justin Sane

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    experience; gotta have experience. Usually means OTR.
     
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  12. Feb 25, 2016 #10
    proxystein

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    Because not everybody lives where you live ..

    OTR wasn't my first choice ,however , it was my only choice at the time with 0 experience where I was living ..

    Sure if I was living in a big metropolis I could have probably landed a local job right out the gate but everyone has their own reasons..

    By the way, in my case, I saved most of my money and invested everything and had no bills other then a cell phone bill and a storage unit, now I have a local gig and a ####load of money in the bank
     
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