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Getting back to OTR.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by YoungBuck, Jul 12, 2011.

  1. Jul 12, 2011 #1
    YoungBuck

    YoungBuck Bobtail Member

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    I was OTR in 2007 for 6 months. i got out and started woking local flat bed driving about 300mi. a week up to present date. i make $500 a week bring home. I want to work more then just a 40hr. week. Can i get back to OTR and top what i am making now?:biggrin_25511:
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2011 #2
    YoungBuck

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    Well need to get some sleep. will check back in first thing in the morning. Thanks agin for any help you may provide.
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2011 #3
    Bigarmin88

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    More likely the mega carriers going tell you to take a refresher course.I would call around,some companies may want you go out with a trainer again but it may be for a week two weeks the most.I know there few companies out there that offer that kind of training,just gotta ask around.
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2011 #4
    BigJohn54

    BigJohn54 Gone, but NEVER forgotten

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    If you don't get at least a year of experience right out of training many don't see your experience as appealing. If you don't have recent experience many aren't interested. And many do not consider local experience for OTR jobs.

    I'm afraid the Mega-Companies will want to send you back through training. A few large companies might take a refresher course. Small fleets and small companies will be your best bet. Oilfield driving jobs can be easier to get.

    This won't be real easy and you will have to make phone calls and have face-to-face interviews to raise your chance of success.
     
    BigJohn54, Jul 13, 2011
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  7. Jul 13, 2011 #5
    PackRatTDI

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    Check around local companies. Ask a friend. Heck ask your wife! I got my job through a contact my wife has. She works with the stepdaughter of the dispatcher who got me an interview.
     
    PackRatTDI, Jul 13, 2011
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