Local driver for 9 years want to go otr?

It's a real problem, I really can't see where if a guy has driven locally for years with a clean record a company would be out much to give him a shot at OTR either ?? I suspect the insurance companies have some goofball statistic on it or something. The truth is I think driving concrete truck is probably way more difficult than most OTR jobs, I mean we spend most of our times on interstates or places built for trucks. Concrete guys are in residential areas and places trucks have never been before everyday. The OTR companies treat local drivers like they just had a paper route or something, it's crazy !

EDIT : sorry I didn't answer your question. If you put where you're from maybe someone on here can recommend a company. Assuming your driving record is clean I would sure think someone would be able to bend the rules for a guy with a solid work history like yours.

 

Crete carrier has a short traning period for inexperienced otr drivers. I was in the same position as you, went through a three week ride with a trainer then got my own truck. Paid 650 or 700 a week while with trainer then went to mileage pay after that. I think the reason they want the year experience is because local work is just that. Different states have different laws different weather, there is alot that can be learned before going otr that will save you alot of headaches.

 

Just tell them you have no problem going to nyc or chicago. You'll be in there with no problem.

 

I actually enjoy going to nyc! Multi stop loads out on the island are fun! Chicago not so much!

 

Im not trying to sell you on crete or anything but there web says .41 cents per mile 1st year. I worked for them for three years and had a good experince. Time with theithen got trainer was allright and i finished with the trainer i got my own truck not a truck to share with a student. Anwayz

 

Thats too funny and the only time i see the gw bridge like that is at 3am