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Do all new drivers go OTR?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by brettw77777, Jan 31, 2019.

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  1. Jan 31, 2019 #1
    brettw77777

    brettw77777 Bobtail Member

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    I was just wondering if it is ever completely unheard of for someone fresh out of driver school to get a job running a truck locally? It just seems that everything I read says most jobs are OTR, gone for weeks at a time and the local jobs are few and far between but I am a newbie so have no idea. I would not be opposed to spending a night or two per week on the road but I have zero desire to be gone weeks at a time, come home for a day or day and a half and then be gone for weeks again. That might be okay for some but I would rather stay somewhat local even starting out. Is this possible and if so, can anyone recommend a company?
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2019 #2
    MACK E-6

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    I never did OTR. Started out with some local contract hauler running flatbed loads of shingles up to North Jersey every day. No “school” needed either.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2019 #3
    Nukem

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    I knew a couple of guys that started out running cement trucks right after getting a class A. Just depends on where you are and whats pops up if you in the right place and the right time so-to-speak.
     
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    D.Tibbitt

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    Yeah im sure somebody would start u out on the docks and move up to driver.. I know some gravel yards in my town would hire ya as long u got a cdl and u can operate atleast some kind of equipment... If u in a small town u might have better luck if ucsn run something other than a truck(front loader, skid steer, backhoe).. If u in the city ur best bet is local ltl dock work type of stuff
     
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    AModelCat

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    I don't think my dad ever owned or even drove a truck with a sleeper. His driving career was about 25 years.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2019 #6
    Ian2175

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    I started out local with an LTL company. You may have to do some dock work if you go that route but I am home everyday and off weekends.
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2019 #7
    ZVar

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    It's the path of least resistance sure. It, however, is not the only path. That and the more endorsements you have the better.

    What is your location?
    Do you have any endorsements?

    I'm sure @Chinatown will be around to give you some companies that are local in your area that is hiring.
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2019 #8
    WesternPlains

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    Food service is a very good job. Keep you healthy with exercise too.
    US Foods, Sysco, etc.
     
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  11. Jan 31, 2019 #9
    brettw77777

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    I have not even been to school yet so no endorsements at all. I am in Concord, NC just outside of Charlotte. I am just weighing all the pros and cons of trucking. I appreciate all the responses so far.
     
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    brettw77777

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    BTW, tell me this ain't weird. I did not even create this radio852 username on my computer. I just came to this site and it was there and I have had this computer for at least a year. I could not even log out and start a new username. Very weird.
     
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