Local or Regional? Which Pays better?

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  1. snowez

    snowez Light Load Member

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    In general what usually pays more? I’ve done regional before but my paychecks sucked because little miles so I switched OTR.

    I’ll have my year experience in 2 months and want to get out of OTR to either regional or local with more hometime. Local usually pays by the hour where regional cpm
     
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  3. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    Depending on where you live, you may have a lot of options. Suck up the next two months and get your one year of experience established. Don't be a "Job Hopper". Most LTL carriers are paying $25 an hour plus. If you do the math, that can mean earnings from $200 to $300 a day. Schedules are usually M-F. Linehaul positions with LTL carriers pay even more, but usually means working nights with a couple of nights away from home, but, the earnings are anywhere from $75K to 90K annually!

    The clock never stops. Sitting in traffic....getting paid. Held up at a shipper or receiver....you're getting paid!

    Food delivery companies in high population areas are high paying gigs as well, with drivers who hustle and grind making 6 figures. These jobs are not for those who like to coast, they are physically demanding and take a toll on your knee's and back.

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  4. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Percentage or hourly is the only way to go regional/otr.
    What do YOU want to do is what it comes down to
     
  5. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    You need to stay at your current gig for AT LEAST 2 more months.

    Longer still would be even better.

    Later on--you'll be glad you did!!!

    Also: it's pretty tough giving you any really good feedback without knowing what city/state you are in (or near).

    Things vary, depending on where you are.

    --Lual
     
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    Eagle Transport
    Charlotte, NC
    • Have at least one (1) year of driving experience with a tractor/trailer within the last seven (7) years
    Local & regional available.
    Fuel haulers are local.
    Some other chemicals are regional.
    Eagle Transport provides transportation of fuel, chemical, and dry bulk products. With our continued expansion and growth in the Southeast, we are looking for key team members to join Eagle in this region.
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    Great Lakes Petroleum
    5001 Wilkinson Blvd
    Charlotte, NC 28208
    • Paid time off
    • Six paid holidays with two floating holidays added to your PTO bank
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    Penske Truck Leasing and Logistics
    3031 Nevada Blvd.
    Charlotte, NC
    • $25 per hour
    • Local, home daily
    • 1 year of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 3 years required, or 2 years of documented tractor-trailer experience in the last 5 years
      • Truck drivers are responsible for delivering supplies to customers, along with shuttles and backhauls.
      • Home Daily
      Schedule:

      • 4 day work weeks with 3 rd shift dispatch
      • 3 days off per week with 2 days off consecutively
     
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    Circle K
    Charlotte, NC
    • $78k-$107k yearly depending on experience
    • New equipment
    • Company-owned stores
    • Local Delivery Home Every Day
    • TWIC certification or willing to obtain
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