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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by barebear91, Dec 11, 2018.

  1. Dec 11, 2018 #1
    barebear91

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    Finding out that where your licence is based out of plays a big part in where companies will run you. What happened to true otr coast to coast solo driving
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2018 #2
    Cattleman84

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    Please do explain
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2018 #3
    SteerTire

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    Still a few out there. I had to change mine just a couple of weeks ago. Just so I could run OTR.

    Wasn’t a real issue for me since I actually own a home in that state. But I’m seeing more and more companies require it. Especially if a driver is currently residing on the west coast.

    True OTR is being phased out with most companies. Blame that on whoever you would like. But they’re trying to accommodate more home time to attract more drivers.
     
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    Gdog66223

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    Yea because drivers today need to have their hand held to do anything...
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2018 #5
    barebear91

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    From my little bit of experience as a company driver I haven't had any luck getting as anything over 1200 miles. Mostly loads around 500 miles. All my pick ups and deliveries made on time. I've just been kept in the midwest since that is where my license is issued from. I stay out 4-5 wks at a time running otr and have been only staying around TX, GA, IN, OH and WI.
     
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  8. Dec 11, 2018 #6
    barebear91

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    I'd love to go coast to coast or any where in the lower 48 but want to be able to mix it up, not run regional and told its otr.
     
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  9. Dec 11, 2018 #7
    Cattleman84

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    Where are you located? Experience? What type of work you interested in?

    @Chinatown will have some info for you.
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2018 #8
    barebear91

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    I live in Indiana. I've been driving for 1.5 yrs. Looking for long haul otr driving
     
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    Chinatown

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    If you want solo, go with Freymiller. www.drive4freymiller.com
    They're average length of haul is 1000 miles and run coast to coast.
    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2018 #10
    Chinatown

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    Danny Herman Trucking runs coast to coast with solo drivers. Two facilities in Southern California.
    [​IMG]
     
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