Tractor Issue
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I gather they will be providing hotel rooms? Some LTL companies like USF Holland do that.
Conversely, we have drivers who SHOULD be in day cabs but are in sleeper trucks. Freightliner hasn't fulfilled all of my company's order for new daycabs yet. They'll get the appropriate truck when it arrives.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
I would only consider it if the company is paying for the hotel rooms... but even then I'd have issues. Is there room in a day-cab for your stuff (suitcase/duffel bag of clothing, cooler, misc. gear)? Maybe short-term. Seems too much of a hassle the more I think about it... every hotel would need to provide parking for your truck. I believe I'd pass on this company.
I'm one of those that LOVES staying in hotels so I was going to say I'm jealous, but Pete's post showed why that would be horrible. I could probably use more room instead of less, and having to get what I need into one seat? Not going to happen. Plus, I quite like being able to disappear into the sleeper while at shippers and truck stops.
I'd talk with the company and find out when they'll be sticking you in a sleeper and if they don't plan on doing that, I'd start hunting for another company. Do that carefully, though, and explain the current situation upfront so you don't look like a company hopper, because even with the company paying for hotels that sounds like a nightmare.
UNLESS it's one of those daycabs that have storage. I've seen those mostly for local flatbed, but if it does have storage that wouldn't be so bad. I'd still miss having a sleeper obviously, but if there's storage and they're covering rooms every night, that wouldn't be a deal breaker for me.
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I did a daycab run a couple of years ago for a friend, Fort Lauderdale to Delaware and back, to pick up a piece of equipment.
Yes you are paying for a room. Yes you are giving me a meal allowance. I did it for a day rate - just to get some wheel time.
Companies will pay for the room, if you are overnight away from the terminal. Might not be the Marriott though.
Rick
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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Hello, I was hired for OTR. Just found out they are issuing me a day cab for OTR. Not happy at all with this situation. Been already living in motels for a month and hate it. Considering going for a new job. Please advise.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.