What would you do?

#2 Get some experience without the contract over your head.

 

Two years is a long time if dont like the job!

 

The first thing is deciding if you want to be local or otr. They are 2 entirely different animals. Pulling doubles can be extremely tricky at times, I've been told. I prefer otr, for a number of reasons, so without having any more specific info, like pay and benefits, that'd be my choice.

 

I personally would never get myself in a situation where I was obligated to stay with a company for a set amount of time. Things happen in life that are out of our control so take care of what you can control. Try OTR and if you don't like it, take a local gig. You gain the experience and get to experience life on the road. Certainly no harm in trying it.

 

Going off my job (which is local)

Pay = $19.27/hr to start with a .57 cent raise every 6 months

Bennies =

Retirement pension (no 401k). The employer matches your weekly deposits on a annual basis. Example: put 5% down from every check and the employer takes the annual total and puts in 5%.

Health care =

Costs you roughly $60/month depending on the options you select. No deductible either

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I do agree about local OTR being 2 different animals. Not too many drivers can handle the demands of a local job.

 

Say very far away from any contract!

 

Then again some prefer local. Or in my case, what I call Micro-regional. Major shippers like Kraft and M&M Mars/Dove = large docks. (lots of room to maneuver)

I also agree that a two year indentured servitude is daunting.

Mikeeee

 

I'd go with option 2. Two years is a long time to commit to a carrier. What are the consequences if you quit before 2 years is up?

 

I would also go with number 2.