Going back OTR from local

Sounds like companies that aren't worth driving for, if you ask me

 

Some companies will not count it as otr experience and require you to go with trainer. Keep making calls. I never understood that especially if running 53' trailer.

 

Part of the problem is otr and local are 2 completely different animals. Just because you can bump a dock in your sleep and run circles around the city, does not mean you can manage your time, trip plan, or deal with being away from home.

 

You get no argument from me! Look for smaller operations, i was just explaining the methodology behind their statments...

 

Look for smaller companies. The larger ones are run by their insurance companies and script reading recruiters.

 

Look for a better company, and don't tell them it was a local gig.

 

Freymiller has a "Restore Program" to get drivers back on the road. Nice trucks with refrigerators, satellite tv, etc. This program is for drivers that haven't driven an 18 wheeler for a few years, but do have a little previous experience.

 

These programs are a joke. Just because you haven't driven for a while you are therefore considered a new driver? So having 15 years of experience but be out of the seat for five makes me a "rookie." I'll admit that the first trip won't be perfect, but it'll be significantly better than a rookies first trip.