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seattle local driver thinking of going OTR

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by salmon17, Jun 30, 2007.

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  1. Jun 30, 2007 #1
    salmon17

    salmon17 Bobtail Member

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    HI,

    I drive local in the seattle area. I make about 34K a year. Looking to mabe move to a dedicated run out 4 to 5 days. Realisticly, can I make more $ driving OTR, or am I better off staying local? Never driven OTR, Will a company make me go through a refresher course, and If so what do they pay on average for that training. Any idea's on company's?

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  3. Jun 30, 2007 #2
    jamwadmag

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    ,,some co.s are 'squeamish' about locals going OTR without having done it! They think they you will 'bail' because it is a different world (now OTR myself, but was daycab for 3 yrs). I would think tho that in the Seattle area you could find a co. running the I-5 corridor to CA that would hire you if relatively clean record (nothing major on DAC, if you have one?!)...ask around, have nothing to lose! Good luck.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2007 #3
    salmon17

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    I figured as much. A company has alot invested with the equipment and frieght. I would even be willing to drive team with an experienced driver, too. That would prob make a conpany feel a little better. My wife is going to night school in the fall, so we won't see each other anyway. Figured I could drive my tail off during the week and hopefully make a little more green. Thanks for the reply
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2007 #4
    roadhog

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    Make sure you and your wife look at the BIG picture - going from local to OTR can bring on bigger changes at home. Good Luck!
     
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    a quick way to look at some companies is get some of those little truck advertisement books at the truck stop.they're free and have a lot of company ads along with their hiring areas.I saw one the other day looking for OTR drivers in WA and OR I can't remember who though.The books are usuallly just inside the door or right outside in a newspaper llike box.books are about 6x8 inches.just a thought.Welll you've seen em you probably fuel your daycab at a truck stop sometimes.anyhow good luck
     
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