Hello guys, need some advice

Bay n bay runs line haul just like that.

 

You might check into ODFL since you mentioned Texas. OD is increasing its presence in the DFW area by expanding two terminals and building a third. That's approx. 1000 new doors between them, and they're going to need lots more drivers to pull that freight.

That's one option. Any decent size metro area will have a big LTL presence. Get on their websites, find the service centers in areas you want to live, and start applying. You'll get some no's, not right now's, and maybe later's, but if night linehaul is what you want you can get it with a little diligence.

 

look into southeastern. dayton freight in your area now too.

 

Don't get discouraged if you don't hear back right away. Some places, all applications get sent to the corporate office for review and then kicked back to the local level telling them which ones to interview.

I applied to my current employer early November, and it was mid February before I had my butt in a seat. Part of that was because of the holidays and because I worked the full two weeks when I gave my notice. I had almost decided no one else wanted me, then they all called within a few days of each other to say yes or not interested. I road tested for Estes and ODFL on the same day. Dayton called me the day after I had already accepted a job offer. Saia I never heard back from at all.

 

Definitely follow up. With ODFL, you can go on their website, under Tools select Service Centers, and you'll have access to locations and contact info. I would apply and then call the service center to speak with the linehaul manager. Don't just fill out an online app and wait. I was recruited out of trucking school by our linehaul manager so I already had an invitation while still in school. I don't know what the web process is like but I would never just fill out an app and then wait.

You don't need experience - depending on the service center and manager's preference. To see a schedule, it might take some time, or you might walk into one right away. All l/h drivers start on nights doing wild turns or bagging out. Again, some of this will vary a bit by terminal. Best luck.

 

want to clarify. Southeastern in making the move. DF if you choose to stay where you are.

 

I made the move to linehaul in July and is the best move I ever made in this industry. When things go smoothly, it doesn’t even feel like work most of the time. Takes most of the bs in trucking you put up with out on the road out of the equation completely. No brokers, lumpers, dispatchers for the most part except in-person at your home terminal, no fighting to find parking. I pull into a truck stop about once a month and every time I do, I realize how much I don’t miss it one bit.

Best of luck, I think you’ll be happy you made the move.