10 Months OTR Driving Experience - Where do I Go?

Was just at a WH the other day started talking to a guy who is with Heartland, i asked how they treating you over there. He says not bad, the only thing he had to say was they do not let you have an invertor in truck they will terminate you, and no trucks have apu's. But they will still ride your arse about excesive idling. Another WH I go to has JB Hunt DCS drivers there and they all seem to be happy, and there equipement is all top notch.

 

I`m going to orientation this week for Kreilkemp out of edison ,nj and allenton,wis.
does anybody have any insight on them.I know their not a megafleet,probably midsize carrier,they claim they have alot of freight to haul,but they all do that.
i know they have nice trucks

 

Why do drivers go right to the big companys?? i mean really put a little thought into it!! do some homework!! theres nothing good about them look around find a smaller company you live in Forsyth gezzz!! my company has 200 trucks off on weekends and during the week can do local work.need time off just ask need a load going where you want to go? just ask and there it is! You think heartless express will do that or JB plezzz? Do you drivers think theres only ten companys to work for or what? I dont get it. theres my two cents

 

almost forgot 10 mo exp no problem if you want a list of smaller guys i could help you out. I know a few that only want 6 mo and some that take local exp.

 

Me personally living where you live....I would give this link some thought...just c recommendation...at least call them a call and ask some personal questions...have them jotted down before you call....Good luck...
http://www.cretecarrierjobs.com/jobs/crete-carrier/company/georgia

 

If you want to be home on the weekends and make a decent living, look into the freight companies. I have been with Conway freight for almost 2 years and I couldn't be happier. I am home every day and make really good money. After 3 months you can choose between city p and d or linehaul. Those shifts go up for bid annually if you want to do something different. Starting hourly rate is right at 18 hr and .39 mileage. But money is not everything to some people. Everything is done by seniority so a first year driver on p and d can expect a run with alot of stops in a less than favorable area. Linehaul can expect a different truck 4 nights a week and if you do get one assigned to you it will probably be about 10 yrs old with more than a million miles on it no a/c, governed at 62. Your primary run will be 200 miles a night if you're lucky, and you will be on a forklift about 4 hours a night. A first year driver can expect to earn over 50k without any extra work. Like anything else you have to pay your dues. But it does payoff. I am on pace to earn nearly 70k this year. Our senior linehaul driver averages about 85k. I have seen many drivers leave thinking the grass is greener but almost all of them come back. I have also seen many veteran OTR drivers come through and leave because they just want to drive. You will be on a forklift the majority of the time, but the pay is great and you will be home. That's the most important thing. Good luck to you. Happy to help with anymore questions.

 

What about Conway and Maverick?? You try Averitt and Equity Transport?

KH

 

no i dont live in ga i live in fl. but try equity transportation inc. equityinc.com like KH said. i worked there for a few years. i left two times for local jobs that backfired on me and they would not take me back after the scond time. but the company i work for now pemberton truck lines.com you would be in a graet spot we do a lot of loads to dublin then deadhead over to newnan ga down to fl puts you right there at home both ways.equity will take six mo exp.pemberton from what i hear will work with you if you call tell them about your local exp. ask for bobbie dalton hope this helps