Anyone Live In Virginia And Drive For Millis Or Prime?
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Old rookie, Virginia has a major freight lane running through it. I go through the length of the state on I-81 twice a week.
Prime will probably want you out for longer periods of time as a new rookie. I'm just not familiar enough with Millis to know their practices for home time. We've had some very happy drivers with both Millis and Prime.
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Thanks Old School.
I'm not against staying out longer, if necessary... whatever it takes to be successful.
I'm familiar with I81. Are I64 (E/W) and I95 (N/S) also considered major lanes?
I'm starting training w Millis in June. There training site is in Ridgeway website says Eden but it's actually Ridgeway. 5 min apart?!! I talk w a driver all the time and he love it. What part of Va are you located? I'm in Rocky Mount below Roanoke.
Hey Chris K,
I currently live a bit south/east of Richmond.
Millis has mentioned Eden to me... but, thinking a bit longer-term, I have heard that their biggest client and the reason for that terminal being there is a beer plant there that is closing down by the end of this year. Setting that aside, I was thinking they would likely route me to Eden for my home time... and I would just leave my car/truck there to be used to actually get home. I was thinking this because I don't think they want you to take the truck home... at least that's the impression I got from discussions I've had with a recruiter.
How you are you thinking they will "get you home/"what's your plan?
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.
Are I64 (E/W) and I95 (N/S) also considered major lanes?
Yes they are, sorry I had those on my mind when posting, but forgot to add them.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Are I64 (E/W) and I95 (N/S) also considered major lanes?
Yes they are, sorry I had those on my mind when posting, but forgot to add them.
Thanks Old School!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
My concern is the fact Miller Coors in Eden is closing so I am not sure about home time. I believe you can park your truck at a KW dealership. Recruiter said runs will be less regional after the plant closes. So not sure. I may change my mind.
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.
My concern is the fact Miller Coors in Eden is closing so I am not sure about home time. I believe you can park your truck at a KW dealership. Recruiter said runs will be less regional after the plant closes. So not sure. I may change my mind.
That's interesting... park/leave the truck at KW dealership for home time. Are you going to their school or straight to orientation/OTR training in June?
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.
Planning on doing there school but may go to local school CDS and go w another carrier. Not sure yet.
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I'm trying to decide on a company sponsored school/position. I have offers from both companies... and I'm trying to get a feel for how it will be driving OTR and getting miles/home time out of VA for the two companies. I think I will be looking to stay out 14-21 days... be home 2-4 days... repeat...
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.