Hi there, I've been driving for 2.5 years and I'm curious if there's any companies out there specializing in runs from Virginia (where I live) to Florida and back... Or VIrginia to California or Texas and back.
I'm really not sure if this is a thing. Maybe there are companies with dedicated lanes I can check out? I figure if its out there, this is the place to ask.
I've got 2.5 years Class A experience... 1 year OTR and 1.5 years local/regional.
Any help is appreciated!
VA to FL or out west.
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mark_2wain, Oct 15, 2019.
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I have seen Abilene in California. They're VA based. Call em up and see. Others will have more options than I will
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Thanks. Yeah, I actually used to drive for them. They'd send me out there but I'm looking for something more dedicated.
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How was it driving for them?
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It was ok. If you have a good DM and you hustle you can rack up the miles, but the money could be better. I would regularly do 3000+ miles per week and not break $1000. Also, I was not a huge fan of some of the people in the Richmond office.
That being said, from what I've heard I think it's better than the mega carriers. They have a good training program, and there are a lot of good folks there, too, especially in Wytheville. Also, all the equipment is top-notch and you will see the whole #### country, from Brooklyn to LA and everything in between.
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Actually Swift got them, they're equipment dies look good, I must say....3000 miles and couldn't break a stack? Geez they must pay 30 cpmx1Heavy Thanks this.
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Ah ok Swift. Yeah not many companies will give a rookie a two year old volvo haha. I think I was at 31 or 32cpm. I'm hourly now and it would be hard to let that go, but I'm kinda getting the itch.bryan21384 Thanks this.
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I understand totally. I did the local thing, but OTR is special. Something about a new adventure everyday. Are working LTL?
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Freightworks out of NC has runs west out of your region. I think Danny Herman would be another candidate to run west if you're in their hiring zone. Don't know of anyone doing Va to Fl.
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Many companies do their best to avoid Florida. In ten years of driving, I don't think I've been to Florida more than 10 or 15 times. I am certainly not complaining about that either
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