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What are some other options besides OTR?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by cavigu, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. Oct 12, 2010 #1
    cavigu

    cavigu Bobtail Member

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    What other types of trucking jobs are there besides doing OTR? I am looking for examples of types of local trucking companies someone could work for.
    Also, what are some of the best trucking jobs you can get out there (companies to work for, pay, time home, etc)?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2010 #2
    Krooser

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    Local cartage firms, private carriers making local deliveries of their own products, etc.

    I delivered to a printing company today that uses around 10 shuttle drivers between their 11 local plants... those jobs are out there.
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2010 #3
    Milk_n_Cookies

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    I came off OTR and drove a coal bucket 5 years. Hmmm...mostly way overweight and way to fast! :biggrin_2559:

    Good times though.
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2010 #4
    fnlou88

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    ....but most "local" truck driving jobs want you to have at least a couple of years experience before they will hire you. Also, most "local" trucking outfits seem to be under the impression that you should be positively falling down on your knees grateful to accept a low hourly wage because "after all, you will be home every night!". I'm not kidding. Most of the ads I see will tell you all about how they offer 1. Crappy Hours, 2. Crappy working conditions and, 3. HOME EVERY NIGHT! :biggrin_25523:

    I currently work for Bluelinx. I had to have to have bare minimum 2 years OTR experience. I don't regret the move, but in a better economy, I would probably make more OTR. Just my 2 cents.
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2010 #5
    25(2)+2

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    There are local jobs that don't require much experience, basically, if you can drive, and if you are insurable, you can do it. It may not be full time, or there may be interruptions due to weather and seasonal conditions.

    Hauling municipal waste products is one such example,even water treatment generates waste which must be hauled. You likely won't be living at home, but living out of motels. Pay is usually hourly, and isn't great, but the hours make it a liveable wage.

    Hauling grain, local, have to be insurable and able to drive. Mostly home at night, lay up for winter. You might transition that to OTR with a hopper company. Hopper pay is percentage.

    I'm sure there are other, entry level jobs available, if you know where to look.
     
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