Which Company To Choose ?
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Hi LT, you might want to tell us what your criteria is. Why did you get down to those 3 companies? Where do you live? What type of driving are you going to do, van, flatbed, tanker, OTR , regional , etc.
I’m not familiar with any of the ones you listed but will be happy to tell you about Schneider if you are interested
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I’m in Pittsburgh PA, I like kllm home time 7-2 14-4 Pay the most per mile... I like mays pay system get paid even for sitting 805 a week plus safety & performance bonus... I like Butler because they have a close terminal
Hi LT, you might want to tell us what your criteria is. Why did you get down to those 3 companies? Where do you live? What type of driving are you going to do, van, flatbed, tanker, OTR , regional , etc.
I’m not familiar with any of the ones you listed but will be happy to tell you about Schneider if you are interested
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Have you seen these?
- Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing Your First Truck Driving Job
- Article Category: Finding The Right Truck Driving Job
- Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Trucking Company"
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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I will be completing trucking school soon and wanted some insite on a few companies. I have 3 places in mind May Trucking , Kllm & Butler Transpot anyone working or have worked at one on these three places please share any information it is greatly appreciated.