Do all new drivers go OTR?

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

  1. localguy65

    localguy65 Light Load Member

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    Independent beverage in Charlotte bottles 7 Up, RC cola, A&W, Canada Dry and Hawaiin punch among others.
     
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  3. localguy65

    localguy65 Light Load Member

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    I got a job out of school delivering beer.

    In the Central North Carolina area it's either beer or soda if you want to do local work out of school. Possibly a dump truck as well if the right company is hiring.
     
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  4. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    I've never been otr. Before I got into the oilfield I did my 1st year doing food service. Worked 4 days a week grossing 1050-1175. Kind of low $$ for food service but I was home in my own bed every night
     
  5. brettw77777

    brettw77777 Bobtail Member

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    I am the originator of this thread and I have set up my own username this time.. one of the jobs in my area says:

    "Drivers Full Time Out & Back Lanes"

    Can someone tell me what that means? Thanks
     
  6. 389Trucker

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    Does anyone have the list of accredited CDL schools these guys are mentioning in this ad?? Thx
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Call their number and someone there can give you a list.
     
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  8. Radman

    Radman Road Train Member

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    With drivers being scared of the camera which I think is dumb my company needs drivers. We have a dock to driver program. Try Saia out. You’ll work the dock but make more money on the dock then a first year CDL driver. But it’s only til they send you to school then you’ll start doing city work. M-F no weekends.
     
  9. Cattleman84

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    I was driving locally for farmers for a long time before I ever got my CDL. Once I did get my CDL I did nothing but local for about 5 years on and off when the job required it. Then went OTR with a small local family owned and operated carrier. This way I didnt have to have to go with a trainer... And orientation was "Fill this cup, here are the keys"... Never have had any official schooling. And I got my CDL less than 10 years ago.
     
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