Just Saying Hello To All
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
Welcome aboard Razorback, we're glad to have ya in here!
Hello and welcome to the forum!
Thanks Anchorman
Welcome aboard Razorback, we're glad to have ya in here!
Thanks Old School, glad to be here.
I live in Florida, which we all know is kind of crappy for a truck driver as far as companies that will hire. I've been out for a little while, so I probably will solicit help/information from you all as this is an every changing industry. I am gathering information on the food grade tanker companies here as that is what I pulled before. Also flatbed companies that will hire out of Florida. Lastly some of the fuel hauling companies here.
Hey Razorback, check out Cypress - they are a flat-bed company out of Florida and they are an over the road outfit. I see them all over the place - they do a lot of sheetrock loads. One of the nice things about those sheetrock loads is that often times you are picking up a pre-loaded trailer that is already tarped for you.
Over The Road:
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Hey Razorback, check out Cypress - they are a flat-bed company out of Florida and they are an over the road outfit. I see them all over the place - they do a lot of sheetrock loads. One of the nice things about those sheetrock loads is that often times you are picking up a pre-loaded trailer that is already tarped for you.
Ok cool. I have called them. They require that I go through their 160 hr refresher course. They are advertising regional , home every weekend, which means sometimes only a 34 or less and sometimes 48 or a little more. I would like to speak with an actual driver or 3, ha ha ha. I've also talked with Melton. No 160 hr refresher, but I may have to go out with a trainer for a couple of weeks, which wouldn't be a big deal. According to Melton they pay .48 c loaded and empty.
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.
Over The Road:
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Melton is a great operation - you can't go wrong there!
Hi Razorback and welcome
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I'm new here, and have been lurking around for a few days. I can say that I have enjoyed what I have been reading so far. Also that it seems that the people here are genuine and eager to help. A far cry from some of the negative content on some other forums. I have prior experience in flatbed and tanker, and may be getting back in the industry. Have a great evening everyone :)