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Would you be cool with.....................

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by xlsdraw, Aug 19, 2012.

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  1. Aug 19, 2012 #1
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    So my current Carrier is a short to medium haul OTR carrier. Even tho they operate in all 48 states. So very, very few runs that exceed 1000 miles. Probably about a 400-450 mile average. The annoyance is that since almost all loads are regional length runs at best. Why am I always stuck running regional length runs in everyone else's region. I live in Central Florida but I'm always running the mountains in the east/northeast or the mountains out west. I'm just not cool with that. Would ya'll be? So I'm starting to explore the possibilities in finding a Southeast Regional company to run for. Rant is over.
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2012 #2
    WMGUY

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    how is the pay?

    are you on a OTR scale or a Regional scale?
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2012 #3
    48Packard

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    There seems to be a fear amongst companies that if a driver is somehow allowed to run close to his home, he might ***horrors**** actually spend a night at home and put a load in peril. I had the same issue with Schneider, and was hoping Crete might be different. So far, Crete has been slightly better. This is just my opinion.
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2012 #4
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Pay is fairly weak on a sliding scale. I'm expected to be out 3+ weeks at a time and NEVER get anywhere near home the entire time I'm out. And don't stay home more than 3 days or must surrender the truck. I could see this regional crap IF I was in freight lanes that got me thru the house occassionally but that will never happen running in everyone else's region.
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2012 #5
    DrtyDiesel

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    You pulling dry van? Reefer?

    Epes should get you home every weekend or so. I also live in central Florida. I'm in flatbed though, looking for a southeast regional flatbed company

    Ethan
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2012 #6
    xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    Dry Van only so far in my career. I've been following the Epes threads I think I may be iffy on their hiring zone.
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2012 #7
    DrtyDiesel

    DrtyDiesel Road Train Member

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    I hear ya. I would mention companies I'm looking at but they've been flatbed so unless you wanna tarp and throw straps lol.

    Ethan
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2012 #8
    vmaggs

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    Why aren't you with Heyl. I usually run a load up to MD or PA, then over to Midwest then back home 10-12 out, 2-3 home, rinse repeat. Or Due a Northwest run, that will put you out for 2 weeks. Very laid back company no regrets will stay here until that golden local job comes my way( UNFI) or at least Trop fleet. I would check out Davis also.
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2012 #9
    WMGUY

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    if the money isn't their for the short runs i would be gone.. give me miles and get me through the house once in awhile..

    when i was at a mega carrier i ran through the house and got a call where is the load in front of my house well thats not secure i get told...

    oh no really the wheat field might steal my truck and load oh no come one now..

    i think you need to be looking at another company just my .02
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2012 #10
    ghettochild

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    Try Boyd Bros they got u home every week when I was there..skateboarding is for a different breed
     
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