Does Mileage and Experience hold the same weight?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bigounce, Jan 8, 2016.

  1. bigounce

    bigounce Light Load Member

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    If a company requires 6 months experience, does it matter how many miles you drive during your first 6 months?
     
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  3. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    I've never known one to quantify the miles, although there probably are some, but I would think they would expect you to have been driving the majority of the time for the 6 months

    6 months OTR is going to have more miles that 6 months of city driving, but the experience levels will be different.

    I guess it depends on the job you are applying for and how your experience matches the requirements for the job.
     
  4. bigounce

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    For example, if I work OTR and my first company but I'm only getting say 1,000-1,500 a week for 6 months, when I switch companies could my limited miles cause an issue?
     
  5. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    If they don't ask, don't mention it. If they ask why you are switching and miles are the reason, give them something along the lines of...

    "I am looking for something offering more consistent miles. I understand they vary as the year goes by but at my last carrier it was from a high of _____ to a low of _____, I am looking for something that is around the High on a more regular basis"

    If they do not ask however, don't volunteer it, you have been running OTR for the last six months.
     
  6. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    They don't care about the miles. But still keep track of your miles as they will likely ask for it on the application...by type of trailer you pulled. Van, tanker, etc.
     
  7. KMac

    KMac Road Train Member

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    I have never been asked how many miles. I assume they get that when they check your previous carrier.
     
  8. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Lots of Applications ask for miles.
    I always average it out at 10-11k/month never been questioned about it.
     
  9. KMac

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    Guess I have just been lucky then. Never seen it.
     
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