Dedicated routes out of indiana

Still doesn't ring a bell & I've been around here for a bit. Hopefully @Naptown will stop by and chime in for ya.

 

My sense is that they don't hire rookies except in areas where they're super-desperate for drivers. I think we might be doing a disservice recommending Old Dominion to new drivers. But I suppose there's no harm in shooting for the top!

 

That's a legit trucker attitude right there!

 

Man, you never know until you try. I wouldn't give up just yet. What I "have" noticed as of recent in the trucking industry, us "mature" guys get a better look at than some of the younger lads. Right or wrong, who am I to say; but MANY of the larger / aka: LTL companies are REALLY looking for stability in life. They can't afford "job hoppers" or "orientation bouncers" like some of the starter megas can, and do. @Bob Dobalina , correct me if I'm wrong.

It may be quite a reach for being new to the industry.... but nothing is totally out of reach, if you really want it. Ladder, tippy toes, stretch, all the above.

Then again, WalMart is often looking for drivers, as well! Sometimes you have to go though Swift (or somebody else) to get there, but it's worth a shot.

Best wishes, keep us posted~!

 

You would be hard pressed to find one.

Those kinds of routes go to old Senior drivers who taught God and Moses how to do it.

I remember one that supported Whirlpool in Louisville loading at the River, probably the Ohio off a barge, chain down the coils, kick em off to make washing machines, return, reload repeat 3 times a day. He probably cleared 1500 per day. So it's a cinch. I would do something like that in a heart beat myself for that kind of income as a O/O.

 

@dennisroc .... just got to thinking, when @x1Heavy mentioned Whirlpool. Their factory is about 40 minutes from where I live in Ohio, and there's another trucking company nearby there, as well. Smallish, little known, dry vans, hauling corrugated for International Paper. I believe they are all daycabs; have an in law that works for them. They are based out of Lemont, IL, and have terminals here in Ohio, IN, and IL. http://www.fabexpress.com/ Worth a look see~!

 

I think I answered OP on another thread. There really aren't any ODFL terminals in his immediate area. Indy is closest at 60 odd miles. Doable, but that's a long commute every day. There are companies closer that have daily operations. I know Hogan has day runs out of Kokomo. Lafayette is a pretty big town too. I'm sure there are good opportunities there as well.