Does Estes OTR drivers work the dock

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  1. 9lives

    9lives Bobtail Member

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    I just wondered if Estes OTR drivers work the dock .
     
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  3. motocross25

    motocross25 Road Train Member

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    Nope. HUB drivers do and the Combo position which used to be called Utility, can. If you’re on a scheduled linehaul run, or extraboard, you’ll never see the dock unless walking across it to get to the dock shack or dispatch. In which case, watch out for forklifts. Especially at the 028 (Chicago).
     
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  4. 9lives

    9lives Bobtail Member

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    Ok,thanks looking at OTR at Dayton,Oh.
     
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  5. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    Apply next door @ DFL, too... Harder to get on, but ya never know.
     
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  6. Texas_hwy_287

    Texas_hwy_287 Road Train Member

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    Cant go wrong with dayton freight, pay overtime after 40 hrs, nice equipment and drivers are overall happy. Can't beat that. I really wish they would open a terminal in texas.
     
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  7. 9lives

    9lives Bobtail Member

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    Does the linehaul work the dock.
     
  8. Bob Dobalina

    Bob Dobalina Road Train Member

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    See my other post. The short answer is no.
     
  9. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    How did you get 'em to return your call? I couldn't get hold of a real person at all.
     
  10. EuropeanTrucker

    EuropeanTrucker Medium Load Member

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    What's the hometime like for Estes drivers? I assume P&D are home daily but what about the regional OTR? How hard is it to get into linehaul?
     
  11. Seebs

    Seebs Medium Load Member

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    Most linehaul or hub runs are home daily. Some have a layover day.

    Extra board is the regional, they're out 5 days home 2.

    Runs depends on what terminal you end up with. Big enough one you might find a run quickly. Small one, you might be on extra board for a while.
     
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