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been awhile but have been busy with school. in my 3rd week at S&S and loving it. I really think I made the right decision. it was kind of overwhelming at first, but I took it one step at a time. got my permit, just basic endorsements for now but plan to get my TWIC and hazmat , doubles and tanker within the next week or two. doing maneuvers now, straight back then alley. might be starting offset next week. studying my pre-trip. like I said, a lot to take in but slowly getting more confidence with the trucks and my pre-trip...practice, practice, practice!
I have a pre-approval from Werner but haven't committed. waiting to hear back from Roehl and Western Express. lots of local/regional options in my area (NJ), but definitely want to start out with OTR. I'm interested in flatbed, even though I know it will probably kick my arse. Werner's recruiter told me they don't have many flatbed runs available, but WE does. but hey, first things first...gotta get that license!
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
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.
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.