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Been driving for a year now

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kilroy2963, Jul 7, 2009.

  1. Jul 7, 2009 #1
    kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    So I got one full year of experience under my belt driving for the Sygma Network. Ive driven 10 speed Volvos, Freightliners and Internationals. I have experience now driving in NYC and Boston. Just wondering how marketable that makes me if I wanted to move on to something else.
    Ive been thinking about applying with Conway, a little less money but much less touching of the freight.
     
    kilroy2963, Jul 7, 2009
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  3. Jul 7, 2009 #2
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Some co want 6 months exp. The better gigs usually want 2 years OTR recent within 6 months.
     
    notarps4me, Jul 7, 2009
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  4. Jul 7, 2009 #3
    outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Most companies want 1 year OTR, some 6 months and others 2 or more years. I believe Conway is 6 months but not 100% on that. Just check out different places and most will have that info on their website.
     
    outerspacehillbilly, Jul 7, 2009
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  5. Jul 7, 2009 #4
    kilroy2963

    kilroy2963 Light Load Member

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    So when you guys say OTR experience, do you mean like cross country?? I drive throughout the NE area, plus in major cities like NYC and Boston.
     
    kilroy2963, Jul 7, 2009
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  7. Jul 7, 2009 #5
    outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    I think most companies consider otr experience running at least several states and not home everyday like a local company driver running 1 or 2 states all the time.
     
    outerspacehillbilly, Jul 7, 2009
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  8. Jul 7, 2009 #6
    Bigarmin88

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    Sygma Network is that a local gig?:biggrin_25511:Or do they do otr?
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2009 #7
    Praise365

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    I drive for Sygma in Harrisburg, Pa. I'm home 4 nights a week and have delivered to MA, CT, NY, OH, PA, NJ, MD, DE, DC & VA. Gotta agree with ya Kilroy, a little less touching the freight would be nice...
     
    Praise365, Jul 19, 2009
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  10. Jul 19, 2009 #8
    dancnoone

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    You're going to be handling freight with Conway as well. Unless you go the OTR route.

    As a newb in the mix of LTL drivers. you will work the docks. Talk to some of the Conway LTL drivers in the forum.

    We have a route in my area that comes open about every 6 months. That 4 hours on the dock at the turn around, is what gets most of the drivers.
     
    dancnoone, Jul 19, 2009
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  11. Jul 19, 2009 #9
    Bigarmin88

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    How much driving experience do they want for a driver?Ill be moving up that soon.
     
    Bigarmin88, Jul 19, 2009
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