Drivers of small companies.
I would suggest looking here Paid CDL Training Programs and Trucking Company Reviews. Hope that helps. Good luck.
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Ok so if any of you read my last post. You know I was looking for advice on a regional trucking company well that's not looking promising considering I only have local driving experience. So now my question is how would I go about getting otr to basically re teach me the the steps of Qualcomm handling shippers etc things most local drivers don't deal with.
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
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.
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.