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otr vs local dumpster

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by goldwing-rider, Feb 26, 2015.

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  1. Feb 26, 2015 #1
    goldwing-rider

    goldwing-rider Bobtail Member

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    I only have 4 months of experience. I was driving a car hauler(9 car) regional.
    i move to chicago now. And i have 2 work offers but i cant choose because a i dont have enough experience.

    1.- driving a dumpster only local only chicago area
    .the truck is old and rough. this company said his average drivers make 1200 week and more...


    2.- another company have only otr at least 21 days in the road (i dont have wife. No kids. No so much problem stay in the road)
    This company start paying .42c the mille and average have 3000 milles week
    have 2013 trucks small fleet only 40 truck. Russian owners
    paper logs
    i can choose from dry van .reefer . Or flat bed
    Please give me a advice i have to make the choice saturday at firts hour


    Thank you in advance
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2015 #2
    goldwing-rider

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    Company over the road pays direct deposit.
    dumpsters pay check every weekend
     
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  4. Feb 26, 2015 #3
    RetiredUSN

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    Dumpster drivers always seemed trashy to me.

    :biggrin_25523:

    J/K................... hope you do great!
     
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  5. Feb 26, 2015 #4
    Powder Joints

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    Go with 2 ......
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2015 #5
    Edgar2191

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    Dumpster is seasonal in Chicago. Otr is not but dump stays pretty busy all year I prefer dump being home daily..... since I won't live in the truck it won't bother me it's beat up.
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2015 #6
    goldwing-rider

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    Dump is 1099....i forgot write that
     
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  9. Feb 26, 2015 #7
    Chinatown

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    Why not pick a company with good equipment and benefits. Neither job you're looking at is good. Dozens of companies to choose from.
     
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  10. Feb 26, 2015 #8
    goldwing-rider

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    Knigth reefer is good ???
     
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  11. Feb 26, 2015 #9
    Chinatown

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    Some Knight Refrigerted drivers post on here that like it. Pick a few companies and submit some applications.
    Many companies will hire you:

    Magnum Ltd.
    Freymiller
    Pride Transport-20" Satellite TV/XM radio/hair follicle test/refrigerator
    Decker Truck Line-reefer division
    Halvor Lines - reefer/dry van/flatbed
    Navajo Express
    Earl Henderson Trucking
     
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  12. Feb 27, 2015 #10
    Powder Joints

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    Back in 1988 1989 I was a foreman for Waste Management Inc here in Los Angeles, The driving described above would not have been tolerated. Safety First even back then. Backing was kept to a minimum, but of course there is a certain amount that is unavoidable, but never as fast as you can go,

    Be safe go for the money, and the one which best suits you. I personally prefer being off on the weekends, and thru the house several times during the week.

    But were all different.
     
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