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Whats better for Newbie OTR or Regional?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Thinking about driving?, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. Apr 9, 2008 #1
    Thinking about driving?

    Thinking about driving? Bobtail Member

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    Hello,
    Just wondering, for a newbie, what do you experienced guys feel is better to start out with. OTR or Regional runs? The more I think about Regional, it seems that you are actually working harder, for less pay. The biggest plus of regional is more home time? But, is long haul driving a tad bit easier to make more $$$ ? Thanks!
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2008 #2
    bigredinternational

    bigredinternational Light Load Member

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    I'd probably still be driving for company number two if I hadn't been regional. Regional means shorter trips. The miles driven to time in dock ratio is what makes trucking either miserable or livable; financially ruinous or profitable.

    The more drops you have, the more pickups you will have. The more of each you have the more likely you are to have to drive illegal or at least dead tired to get to your destinations on time.

    BRI
     
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