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goin back otr

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by local driver, Oct 31, 2011.

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  1. Oct 31, 2011 #1
    local driver

    local driver Light Load Member

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    hello all..i hope this thread finds everyone in good spirits and good health..well i have been a driver for about 5 years..the first three over the road and the last 2 running local...i really miss being out on the road..running local is nice but you work your but off...long days and in and out of the trailor for about 10 hours a day..i guess i need a change now..so i am thinking about going back after the new year like maybe march or so...i would like to give team driving a whirl...any thoughts would be appreciated..
     
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  3. Nov 8, 2011 #2
    CBrown0809

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    Hey, my name is Chris.

    I am also interested in partner driving. I got my cdl-b originally because my buddies wife drove otr for panther. She wanted me to be her partner. But, now, she has decided not to go otr anymore and stay local.

    I don't have any experience yet. But I am a hard worker and a fast learner.

    Where will you be looking for work? I have been having a hard time.
     
    CBrown0809, Nov 8, 2011
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  4. Nov 19, 2011 #3
    JChors

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    You've got the OTR bug. I got off OTR for a few months and ran 10 yard ready-mix trucks. Wasn't long before I got fed up with 4am starts, 5-20 mile trips, and 14 hour days. Even though I don't make as much as I used to, I'm still happier running the open road.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2011 #4
    Darracq

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    I would rather stay home. I get the itch to see the road again sometimes, but then i remember all the bs. I hate sitting for a day or 2 with no pay in some hell hole.
     
    Darracq, Nov 20, 2011
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  7. Nov 20, 2011 #5
    walstib

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    I find local(or regional) to be better...I ran OTR the last year and recently switched to local/regional...I like the exercise, HOMETIME, not having to to find parking, HOMETIME, no late nights, never being far from home and did I mention HOMETIME and the money is the same or a little better than when I was OTR...I do work more but think that's a plus and will keep me healthier than OTR living...JMHO...And my wife is also happier which means I'm happy!
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2011 #6
    me only

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    once the otr gets in your blood its hard to leave forever .totaly different then local .
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2011 #7
    TequilaMonster

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    10 years, 7 OTR and 3 regional. Now I'm looking for local, but only finding more regional. I'll deal with it until I can find a decent local job, and if I get the urge for the open road... well that's what vacations are for!
     
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  10. Nov 25, 2011 #8
    clutch69

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    i hear DTS is hiring, and they are a pretty good company to work for
     
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  11. Nov 25, 2011 #9
    rodknocker

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    The thing with running local for me was the long hours. Getting home late and getting up early defeated the purpose of me wanting to be home. I spend more quality time at home running the road and it pays alot more and much easier. The road decision was a no brainer for me.
     
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  12. Nov 26, 2011 #10
    TequilaMonster

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    Think I'm going with Knight for now. They have a regional run out of Vegas that's two weeks driving and one week off. That's a good amount of home time, I just hope I make enough in those two weeks to cover the week of no income. My bills aren't very much, so wish me luck.
     
    TequilaMonster, Nov 26, 2011
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