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Question about Reefers and OTR vs Regional

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by candun, May 30, 2009.

A NEW GRAD with no need for home time can CURRENTLY make the most money by hauling...

Poll closed Jul 29, 2009.
  1. *

    Reefers OTR Solo

    2 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Dry Vans OTR Solo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Reefers OTR with an equally homeless teammate

    3 vote(s)
    50.0%

  4. Dry Vans OTR with an equally homeless teammate

    1 vote(s)
    16.7%

  5. Reefers regionally or on dedicated runs

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. Dry Vans regionally on on dedicated runs

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. May 30, 2009 #1
    candun

    candun Bobtail Member

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    Sorry for the ignorance, but...

    As a new student developing a list of potential employers I want to find companies that operate nationally and do a significant share of their business hauling long distances, like coast-to-coast. I'm not very interested in driving only in 10-12 states or seeing the same docks over and over.

    However, I also (think) that I want a company that has a primarily reefer fleet because, by most accounts, the available miles are better.

    Are these two goals incompatible? Are reefers frequently used for criss-crossing the nation or are they primarily used for regional or short-range jobs?

    Can anyone recommend a company that tends to match that profile?

    Thanks!
     
    Last edited: May 30, 2009
    candun, May 30, 2009
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  3. May 30, 2009 #2
    Kabar

    Kabar Road Train Member

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    You want to make money? Run as a team for a refer company. a good team can run 7000 a week.
     
    Kabar, May 30, 2009
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  4. May 30, 2009 #3
    ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Yup... we haul produce and meat east, and whatever we can get in the reefer on the way back. Do yourself a favor and get a hazmat endorsement.
     
    ironpony, May 30, 2009
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  5. May 31, 2009 #4
    ScooterDawg

    ScooterDawg <strong>"The Blue Tick Lab"</strong>

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    Hey there Candun -

    The nice thing about reefer is that you can haul dry loads as well if a reef load is not available. There is not a lot to it, other than being diligent to make sure it doesnt shut down on you.

    I agree with Iron Pony.l..... get your HazMat. It is not too hard to get and if you study, you'll do fine.

    I see you live in Raleigh too. If you want to get together, gimme a shout. I'll do what I can to point you in the right directions.

    As far as "the company" that fits your needs.... you need to come up with a lot more specifics..... There are many variables
     
    ScooterDawg, May 31, 2009
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  7. May 31, 2009 #5
    Im4Jesus

    Im4Jesus Light Load Member

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    Reefers are ok I pernsonally don't like to run them,but i've done that got the t-shirt :biggrin_25526:I couldn't sleep with it running wasn't my cup of tea:biggrin_25519:BTW go get your HazMat it is a plus with most companies
     
    Im4Jesus, May 31, 2009
    Im4Jesus, May 31, 2009
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