I have been here since I began my new job in trucking. I spent a few years doing local LTL and then a few more at short haul, home daily.
I have since emptied my nest and I am considering OTR Road warrior.
I like the K and B road warrior program with 8 weeks out and 10 to 12 days off but I would prefer a company that has terminals near major international airport hubs.
SUX is not a Major hub!
Yeah, I want to be a nomad trucker and fly to exotic destinations on my time off as I drive towards retirement.
Yes, I saw the bad reviews of K and B. I am looking for other options like their road warrior program. Preferably with large carriers, Decent benefits, 401k, yadda yadda.
Long time lurker looking for new job
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by southtruck, Nov 27, 2022.
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I know Roehl used to have a lot of different home time options. Like 7 on 7 off. They have a terminal somewhere near Cincinnati. Might be woth a look.southtruck Thanks this.
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Which town/city are you near in Florida. You are in Florida aren't you?
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For dry van OTR, I'd go with USA Truck.
Has a program where you dispatch yourself and run where you want to.
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I am currently in Florida, But I can relocate. I prefer west Coast or East Coast, Not central as there are more airport hubs. I do not plan to have a "Homebase" I will probably use my Sister's address in Florida for my lisence and pay her internet for a utility bill. Other than that I will be Nomadic. I have tanker endorsement, and a passport. Just want to put my head down and drive for a few weeks/ 2 months out and take a two weeks off and do it again. I will probably get Hazmat and doubles in the coming months as well but No experience with any endorsement. Just Flatland Florida driving through tropical storms and hot pavement. I only drove day cabs, dry van with lift gates, or swinf doors and limited reefer experience as well.
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Seems a good plan. I also enjoy traveling a lot to overseas.
The 2 mos. out then 2 weeks off may be a problem for some companies. They don't want the truck to sit that long.
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Indian River Transport is a coast-to-coast tanker outfit in Winterhaven.
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Working for a temp service may be a good option. Work when you want to.
There's several that hire Florida drivers. Trillium is one of them.
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I looked into them in the past. pay was kind of low but seemed ok. I can understand them not wanting the truck to sit but 7 days isn't really enough time off for international travel you spend 1 to 2 whole days one way just traveling internationally. I'll check the temp service as well.Chinatown Thanks this.
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