Local or regional?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by aramil248, Jul 8, 2017.

  1. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    I'm wondering if I should go for local work or regional work? I don't want to do OTR
     
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  3. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Been driving for 6+ years (only). I did 11 months OTR regional in the beginning, since then have been home every night! Company truck - no repair bills - no fuel charges. Salary so no need for miles.

    Mikeee
     
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  4. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You should consider the job and not where it goes. What type of benefits would direct me towards a job or not. Not just what you see now but what could help you in the long run. I retired early because I planned my retirement when I first started to drive. You might not have the chance to put away some cash right now but plan 5 years from now. I believe that benefits should be the number one factor in job planning.
     
  5. The Big T

    The Big T Medium Load Member

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    What happened with CRST?
     
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  6. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    2 weeks ago I left them. I got my stuff out of the truck gave the keys to maintenance at the Iowa terminal and bought my own bus ticket.
     
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  7. The Big T

    The Big T Medium Load Member

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    Ten-4. What went down?
     
  8. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    What do you mean?
     
  9. The Big T

    The Big T Medium Load Member

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    Why did you leave? Also if I remember right you live just north of me in ME. I know a lot of the food service companies are hiring up in our area for local PFG, Sysco, US Foods, etc... Be careful with regional. It's hard choosing a decent company that makes it worth being out even 5 days.
     
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  10. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Are you gonna get hit by that 8 month or whatever "No Compete" clause that CRST has? Yeah, I was wondering the same; you seemed really happy to get taken on by them. :(
     
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  11. aramil248

    aramil248 Road Train Member

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    Over the road isn't for me also my DM was such a ###
     
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