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4 weeks out scared you? Maybe this OTR trucking isn't for you.My son has been out for 13 weeks OTR now and doesn't know when he's coming home yet.

 

OTR is more of a lifestyle that can pay well if you're able to adapt to it.It wasn't my son's first choice,but after losing 2 local jobs because of the economy he decided to try OTR.He's single w/ no strings holding him anywhere so for now this is working out for him.Once he has enough time in he's going to apply for local jobs;that's just how the system works around here ,so either get used to it or look elsewhere for employment.

 

I don't mean to offend you or anyone else. I know you are a student driver but........let me try to be of some help.

While I have never driven OTR, I was once in your shoes. Choose your starting company very carefully. There are bad companies out there that prey on new drivers. In my opinion, there is an easy way to spot a junk company.

The easiest way to find a junk company is through company ads. That's right! If a company needs to advertise, for the most part, there is something very wrong. Think about it?

Why do they need drivers? Is it because the economy is turning around and they have more freight than drivers? Or, is it because they are such a junk company that their drivers are leaving in droves for something better? Don't you think that if a company was that good, no one would leave unless they retire? And don't you think that word of mouth would be their best advertising? You decide.

Look at all the code words to make drivers feel good. Driving associate, team member, best in class etc. The list goes on and on. At the end of the day, you are just a driver like anyone else. No shame in that. It's a good profession.

You need to find a career, not just a job. Trucking is a good career where you can make good money and be home with your family where you belong.

Sadly, OTR is not where it's at. Will it change? I don't know. It will not change if the big companies have their way.

Drive safe

 

From my understanding he is not going to become a driver just yet. I remember reading that he found a teaching job.

No offense to the O/P but you started this by getting into CDL school and you then later found a teaching job. (IF I'm thinking of the right person). If not, just ignore it lol

 

Yep, you have the right person.

 

Oh well, I'll try this again...

 

Who does your son drive for?