This is truly helpful and I really appreciate it as I try to get an idea of what regional would be like, paywise.
So it sounds like if I were to go regional I would be giving up having 'my own truck' and a lot of pay, but getting a lot of hometime while still having fulltime benefits. After being regional for a year, or even two, would the same doors open for me as they would for an OTR driver after a year? Many thanks, all.
Sure. While a "regional" position isnt labeled as OTR its not a local job. Which for some reason doesnt count toward required experience. What with more backing opportunities, driving in city traffic most often, etc. My advice for you and your wife is to decide what your goals are short mid and long term. What you are both willing to endure to meet those goals. Make no mistake, sacrifice comes in somewhere. You just need to choose what you are both willing to sacrifice. Once established, search for the company that can best meet your goals without eating too much #### to get there. Once hired , re-evaluate your situation at 6 months or so. Build a record of safe on time delivery and learn whereever you can to be better day by day. Be deliberate and measured in your thinking, deliberate and purposeful in your actions. These are I believe critical to success. Good luck to you in whereever you hire on to. We will of course be here to help where and when we can. As are others elsewhere on this site. Its a phenomenal resource.
It really depends. There are so many variables. I have met new drivers making .40 cpm, 2500+ miles and home every week because of an account or the particular OC that they are out of. I left the first mile(I came aboard experienced at .41 staring at .36 after a year and a half, then started at .39 and left at .37 the second time, because they cut my my pay because I told them that I will not run the northeast for what they pay. I ran like that the previous year and a half with zero issues. Than the second time, a load planner threw a tantrum. You'll have to start dealing with the recruiter directly instead of here, there are just too many variables. Figure which OC you will be operating out of (if you came to work here) and call them directly. That is where you will get the best info and it may speed things along as well. Good luck
scythe08, post: I have met new drivers making .40 cpm, 2500+ miles and home every week because of an account or the particular OC that they are out of. --------------------- OMG...where is this happening? -------------- I left the first mile(I came aboard experienced at .41 staring at .36 after a year and a half, then started at .39 and left at .37 the second time, because they cut my my pay because I told them that I will not run the northeast for what they pay. I ran like that the previous year and a half with zero issues. Than the second time, a load planner threw a tantrum. I'm confused! You drove for Schneider, left and then came back? Your first go was at .36 and it went to .41 then you came back for less money; and then A planner was able to get your cpm lowered .02cpm because of your not willing to accept loads to the NE? Holy cow, learn something new everyday.
