Local Vs. OTR/Regional
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Well, that depends on a lot of factors. If you get in some accidents and lose your job (which often happens to newbies starting out local) then yes, you may not be able to find a local job, plus you'll be considered as non experienced by any OTR cimpany. Plus you will have been out of driving school for too long to be considered as a new driver which means you'd need a refresher course.
My opinion is that the most prudent approach to starting this career is to commit to one year OTR first, then start looking for that "golden egg."
BTW, Most regional jobs are considered OTR.
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.
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.
Hello everyone, I recently graduated from National Training, Inc out of Green Cove Springs, Florida. I graduated March 19, 2016. I've been looking at going to Frozen Food Express to start my career as Southeast Regional driver. After being home for 2 weeks I started looking at local jobs as a route delivery driver for an alcohol distributing company and they want to hire me. I also went on an interview with Gordon Food Service. If I were to start my career as a local driver, would that hurt me later?
Hey brother I'm currently finishing my training with Shaffer, I go back to the terminal to finish second face and to get a truck assign, anywho it is best to bite the bullet and get your OTR experience first than all kinds of doors should open up for you, plus you will be that more experience and knowledgeble to make a more educated decision on your next move in this industry, good luck be safe out there.....out
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.
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.
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.
Well, that depends on a lot of factors. If you get in some accidents and lose your job (which often happens to newbies starting out local) then yes, you may not be able to find a local job, plus you'll be considered as non experienced by any OTR cimpany. Plus you will have been out of driving school for too long to be considered as a new driver which means you'd need a refresher course.
My opinion is that the most prudent approach to starting this career is to commit to one year OTR first, then start looking for that "golden egg."
BTW, Most regional jobs are considered OTR.
So if I took this local position and work there for a year and stayed accident free will there be a possibility I can go on for other local positions
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.
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.
Well, that depends on a lot of factors. If you get in some accidents and lose your job (which often happens to newbies starting out local) then yes, you may not be able to find a local job, plus you'll be considered as non experienced by any OTR cimpany. Plus you will have been out of driving school for too long to be considered as a new driver which means you'd need a refresher course.
My opinion is that the most prudent approach to starting this career is to commit to one year OTR first, then start looking for that "golden egg."
BTW, Most regional jobs are considered OTR.
So if I took this local position and work there for a year and stayed accident free will there be a possibility I can go on for other local positions
The truck is a side loader
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.
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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Hello everyone, I recently graduated from National Training, Inc out of Green Cove Springs, Florida. I graduated March 19, 2016. I've been looking at going to Frozen Food Express to start my career as Southeast Regional driver. After being home for 2 weeks I started looking at local jobs as a route delivery driver for an alcohol distributing company and they want to hire me. I also went on an interview with Gordon Food Service. If I were to start my career as a local driver, would that hurt me later?
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.