OTR not for me. How Do I get into LTL, Linehaul, FedEx, etc?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by sventvkg, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. jmz

    jmz Road Train Member

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    Like I said, it’s 6 months with an approved school, otherwise 1 year. You can find those jobs on Indeed.

    I’m surprised someone said OD is hiring with no experience, straight into linehaul while skipping the driver training school. I know with FedEx Freight, if you apply with less than the minimum requirements, the application automatically gets filtered out and the hiring manager never even sees it.
     
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  3. 88 Alpha

    88 Alpha Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Ok. You knew what the requirements would be, yet you didn't think they applied to you and/or you could convince them that those requirements were beneath you? I recommend you going with a company with a lot of liberties instead of a lot of rules.
     
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  4. sventvkg

    sventvkg Light Load Member

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    Yea I know things open up at a year. I’ll do what I have to until then and then I intend to work my way up to a high paying type of position where I’m only out 5-7 days.
     
  5. sventvkg

    sventvkg Light Load Member

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    No not at all. You didn’t read the thread. I have no problem with the training. Just being OUT OTR FOR WEEKS ON END HAS TURNED OUT TO NOT BE SOMETHING I WISH TO MOVE FORWARD WITH as soon as I’m able to. I didn’t know I would feel that way until I was out here and I now do. Not that I need to explain myself to you or anyone else but since I believe in helping people with obvious comprehension problems I chose to.
     
  6. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    I'm about 6 months into my first truck driving job. After reading this thread I feel like I lucked out. I took this job knowing it would end in 6 months to a year so I'll be done sometime in February. The farming company I'm working for is getting rid of their trucks & changing their program.

    Luckily I'll have seven months experience hauling heavy loads into Portland, OR traffic & driving an 8-axle, 102,000# truck. I don't anticipate having difficulty finding another job. 13 speed manual tranny of course.

    Like others have said, hauling local (430 miles a day) means long hours, generally I'm gone 13 to 14 hours a day with commuting. Having weekends off is wonderful. I'll be kinda sad when this gig is over.

    Good luck OP with your search!
     
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  8. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Man.....I'm all for helping you and giving advice, but that attitude tho....
     
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  9. Chinatown

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    OD has been doing that for years. One whole cdl school class was hired by OD in PA and they had a choice of Line Haul or P&D.
     
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    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    That was my feeling.
     
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  11. dwells40

    dwells40 Light Load Member

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    I went local after 4 month with Schneider! I felt just like you! Why should I stay out a month at a time for the same money! Got a home daily m-f weekends off! Could be happier! While I waited at shipper or receiver I applied to everything till I got one! Best of luck!
     
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