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What does experience get you at big carriers?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HogazWild, Aug 4, 2022.

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  1. Aug 6, 2022 #31
    REO6205

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    There's still a few in far northern California but they're getting harder to find every year.:angry3:
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2022 #32
    HogazWild

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    What makes you think owner operators(not mega lease) net <=$1,500 a week?

    I'm never referring to company lease when I use "owner". I know that is common, though...
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2022 #33
    abyliks

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    It gets you no where, they don’t pay anything, they want you in a truck for weeks on end, and they don’t teach you how to actually drive the truck,

    don’t do megas
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2022 #34
    HogazWild

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    A few things about megas not mentioned here:

    1. A 25 year old in a cubical sets your appointments and it's forced dispatch. Sometimes the pickup will be late when you get it... There is no trip planning..

    2. You pull over to take a shower you're getting phone calls asking why you're sitting after ten minutes..

    3. You argue with anything you'll be threatened with abandonment, and start getting layovers and/or the worst loads

    4. OTR is easier than running 2-11 loads a day in city traffic(not just P&D either).. Driving the Midwest and planning 800-2800 mile loads is probably the easiest thing to do in this industry; it's what companies use to have trainees do; You'll be amazed how many people think someone running in Atlanta or the North East every day just can't handle big time OTR
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2022 #35
    diesel guy454

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    With 10 years of experience and a good safety record why would you even consider a mega carrier?
     
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  8. Aug 10, 2022 #36
    DRTDEVL

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    When times are tough, they have the freight and generally send the experienced guys on the long runs and let the rookies get the short hauls, maybe?
     
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