Is it possible to get a local or regional driving job without going otr?

If you're not afraid of physical labor check out local agents for moving companies like North American, Mayflower, Atlas, United, ect. They often hire drivers with little or no experience. You will be driving straight trucks as well as tractor trailers and doing a lot of physical labor. It's hard work and a lot of other duties besides driving but a way to get experience without having to go out with a trainer over the road for 6 to 8 weeks.

 

Check out aaa cooper just need doubles/triples and a haz mat but OTR is the way to go for a little while in my opinion just to get experience even if its just 6 months

 

cool thanks guys,i had a JB Hunt rep call me but after reading allot on here not so sure if that would be a wise move..lol

 

Really??

Honestly it isn't that hard,....

 

I've run local/regional ever since I got out of driving school in '97. If your in for hard work, look at the beverage/alcohol distributors, you'll make a good money and you'll work your butt off. The reason most companies want 3 yrs exp. is to show that you know what your doing.

 

Yes, it is very possible to be local or regional without first being OTR. However, that possibility is 100% dependent on your location and the jobs in the area. You might contact local driver leasing services that supply temp drivers to companies using local and regional drivers. The driver leasing companies are pretty near the bottom of the barrel but companies like mine hire drivers away from the driver lease companies after we have used a driver and he passes all entry requirements.

 

Absolutely ! Do your homework in your area...... some of the more desperate industries are motor fuels, trash, mini bulk chemicals, bottle gases etc. These folks are everywhere and they have 18's. Do at least 6 clean months before you apply elsewhere. Others looking would be driver leasing services / casual services.

You can get in to a truck ...... no problem...... but are you sure you want too? Consider this...... once you're a driver, you're a driver. You won't be allowed to transfer inside the company and outsiders will stereotype you to their experience with Swift or JB drivers etc. which is generally not favorable.... but if you do....

Be careful and be slow ! Take your time and don't even think of hitting anything AND when you start applying elsewhere.... check yes on ask my present employer but add " post offer " . You don't want your current knowing your looking, it could cause you pain......

JMO

 

Tscottme, is that a DC-3 Icon beside ur name? A DC-3? A tail dragger? Wonder if we could catch that one with 4 wires ....... probably not, fly's too slow, have to stop the ship and wait 4 it.

 

Yes. Sometimes you can even find a local outfit that is willing to train you- I did.