What does "consistent lanes" mean?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Infinite, Jun 7, 2013.

  1. Infinite

    Infinite Bobtail Member

    2
    0
    May 30, 2013
    0
    I'm a veteran local driver, just new to OTR/Regional etc. I am seeing a lot of ads that claim "consistent lanes". What does this mean? Thanks a million!
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

    7,985
    4,371
    Feb 24, 2012
    0
    I seem to make a lot of loads from Minneapolis to Chicago. (along with 10,000 other trucks a day). That is a consistent lane.
     
  4. Voltrucker

    Voltrucker Medium Load Member

    467
    133
    Sep 24, 2012
    West TN
    0
    Consistent lanes means you run these routes often. Other drivers chime in on this one. I guess I'm right but most of the time I'm not.
     
    pattyj, HotH2o and TAK12LLC Thank this.
  5. Infinite

    Infinite Bobtail Member

    2
    0
    May 30, 2013
    0
  6. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

    3,449
    8,237
    Jan 19, 2008
    Berea, KY
    0
    Yes it means that a lot of what they do goes back and forth on those highways.... that's good if you live along a consistant lane
     
  7. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

    20,529
    13,266
    Jul 6, 2009
    0
    could be good. but after awhile you get burnout running the same circle.
     
    pattyj, Voltrucker and str8rida Thank this.
  8. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

    6,354
    3,178
    Jan 28, 2011
    Arlington Heights, IL
    0
    "Some" get burnout.

    Some prefer it.

    Mikeeee
     
    magoo68 Thanks this.
  9. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

    5,653
    3,485
    Jun 21, 2008
    Deland, FL
    0
    Its a loose term for dedicated. Like the other drivers said, it just means you go to some of the same places or use the same route frequently. Its more propaganda then anything else.
     
  10. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

    2,195
    2,458
    Dec 1, 2009
    hastings, Fl
    0
    It means they will usually send you on the same route, a set routine. But do not be surprised when they send you someplace else, a total change.
     
  11. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

    14,765
    22,567
    Jul 15, 2006
    El Chuco, Tejas
    0
    My company has several consistent lanes.

    El Paso, TX to La Mirada, CA and back
    El Paso, TX to Centralia, MO and back
    El Paso, TX to Southhaven, MS and back
    El Paso, TX to York, PA and back.
    El Paso, TX to Indianapolis, IN and back.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.