So far US Xpress looks the best

Two years ago John Boy Hunt had a good western regional, but NO detention pay. Take home was $700 week plus or minus and I had only six months experience. They were a good company though. There were some OMFG waits at some OMFG places though. Overall it was good, nice country to drive through and up and down all the hills definately kept it from being boring.

 

Western regional is the best IMHO. Seems like anytime I get east of Texas I find myself in the North East. I hate the North East. No I loathe the North East. NE is fine if your going from CA or WA and ur not staying, but if your going to run solo and you dont get lost, your DM will have you short hauling loads from drop yards to recievers in NJ, PA, NY, DE, and oh you just cant imagine the fun ( NOT ). Go west young man.

 

You checked that website I gave you and that's all you came up with? It usually spits outs at least a hundred different companies! Don't get to hung up on the regional thing. There is usually a line of experienced drivers waiting for those positions. You could get lucky but I am just preparing you. The recruiters will tell you they have a regional for you and suddenly when your done orientation you are otr! So know you drive or quit! Just giving you a heads up, I have seen this many, many times. It sucks for the poor new guy who just wasted time and money thinking they were going to have a nice regional job to be home to their family. Now they don't have a choice it's over the road or go home with no money. I think there needs to be contracts signed by these recruiters as to what they promise individual drivers, just like in most other professions. With that being said, keep your nose to the ground! Make sure you are checking your locals and stuff like Craigslist. Also put the word out to all friends and family. Someone always knows a trucker! This may get you an "in" for a local gig or regional.

p.s. beware of the "dollar general" or "family dollar" regional gigs from the mega-carriers! You will be told you have the job and when you get to orientation there will be some minor stipulation they over looked that will mysteriously disqualify you from it. However you will be fine to do otr!

Worst comes to worst, just go get your Class B. All you need to know for the test is "airbrakes". Then you can go drive a dump truck or cement mixer. Will save you around $6000.00. Good luck to you!

 

You want regional team............................for nooobies !!!

why not give us a clue as to where you reside !!!!!

All the demands that you are reguesting, is making for a very short list -I'm afraid !!

 

Yeah, like you said, they are all similar in what they offer. Just don't get your hopes up because the good runs go to the senior drivers. You may have to pay your dues first before landing the ideal run or region. Good luck!

 

Maybe if you were on this side of the creek, but out there, alot of better choices than USX.

job search:

indeed dot com

thetrucker dot com

fleetdirectory dot com