In's and outs of OTR

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Molonlabe, Jun 25, 2019.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yeah, but I love the music and singing. Watch the guy playing the violin; he's key to the background music.
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    @mover man , @Sharky88 what do you guys think about this?
     
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  4. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    1st. thanks for your service. 2nd you can do a lot better then 1099 companies
     
  5. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Learning to move furniture without damaging it takes experience. You think your going to jump in and be a professional mover on day one you are sadly mistaken. Think you are going to lead a crew of professional movers on day one, ridiculous. Even if you are only tasked with packing the truck, which aint easy, takes experience. People pay thousands for movers and dont want there stuff smashed, scratched, chipped, scuffed and broken. They also care about there walls and floors oddly enough.
     
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  6. Molonlabe

    Molonlabe Bobtail Member

    I never expected to jump right in day one and be a professional mover, I will be spending quite a bit of time training with this company before agreeing to a contract. I am looking for helpful advice, but thank you for the comment. Also, surprisingly enough I have been in many positions and situations over the pas 10 years where I have had to lead, yes not movers, but I think you can get the idea.

    Thank you for the support. I appreciate the response, I have come to the realization that there are better options out there, fortunately enough I will be on an internship program for 3 months with this particular company, during that time I'm going to actively look for employment somewhere else, my only concern is the pay, its hard to grasp a true understanding of how much I will truly make being new to the game.

    Ultimately I'm looking for an insight into the industry, things to be concerned about, things to look out for, etc., so I can better prepare myself for what's ahead. So I sincerely appreciate everyone taking the time out of their days to give some feedback.
     
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  7. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Trucking is a journey of sorts. It will be whatever you make it out to be. The main thing is this gadget called the internet and ttr has a way of preventing you get stuck in say Associated Grocers in E St Louis one night from not knowing where or what. (Dangerous area.) My trainer took me there with a load we arrived at 2 am and he asked if I had a blade... ! yes why? then he explained the threat level that night there. That load was delivered well enough.
     
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  8. truckdriver31

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    i used to stay at that pilot twice a week
     
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  9. throttle325

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    In a 1099 arrangement, you would have no PTO and would have to purchase your own health insurance. You are classified as an independent contractor. Also, be cautious if the company is trying to force you into a lease purchase of your vehicle.
     
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