Student Driver Filling Out Applications For Pre-hire: How Many Miles Can I Expect In A Year.
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I think it depends on what kind of driving they are offering, is it OTR or Regional or LTL or local delivery? I'll assume as most rookies will mostly find either OTR or Regional you should except 2000-3000 miles per week (less at first and more as you gain exp.) so 75,000 you mention sounds like for that company the average for one year, but I know there are folks running 150,000 a year too. 120,000 should be a good bench mark, that's 2500 a week, but if you think only 2,000 is more like it for say a regional job, than 100,000 it is. Not withstanding and weeks off. My advice is find out from drivers of whatever company you're apply to, how many miles they average or have driven over the last month or year, as with anything your "mileage may vary". GL
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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
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.
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Hi, I've been lurking on the site for a couple months, taking advantage of all the info and advice, and using the training materials (which were a huge boost to getting my permit).
I started school on August 17th at Southwest Truck Driver Training in Tucson (it's been a good experience). As per the advice I found here, it was my intention to acquire pre-hire letters before class, but unfortunately I was repairing my AC during the time I had originally booked for it. I've been so busy studying for class that the applications were pushed to this week. I've already filled out a few, and received a single pre-hire, but I'm in the process of filling out more to further my options.
Now, the gist of my question. I have seen on a couple of the carrier's websites that they offer tuition reimbursement, but only with a contract to work for them for so many miles (75,000 on one site, and 150,000 on another). How many miles is it reasonable for me to expect to drive in the first year? A low end estimate would probably be more helpful than a high end. I'm trying to gauge how long the contracts would be for.
Thanks in advance.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.