Question For New Driver
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Hey Brian I am also from Sacramento,Ca. I Started with Swift transportation last year in May (unfortunately I'm no longer able to drive) but with Swift they have what they call a comfort zone. You can request that you stay in the western region. I was on the reefer division so I dont know how it works with dry van but with reefer i ran alot from CA, WA,OR,ID,UT,AZ,NV WY..maybe sometimes as far as Nebraska but that was if they really needed someone to grab a meat load. Anyway it's possible just talk to whatever company you decide to go with and ask of they have a regional route if that's what you want to run. Also by running regional its alot easier to get you home but it's best to give them advanced noticed and also follow up with them to ensure your being routed home. Best of Luck to You Driver!
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.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
You don't need to work for a company with a terminal near home. You only need to worry about the hiring area of the company you're interested in. Are you currently attending school for your CDL? After you have your CDL you can use this link to Apply For Truck Driving Jobs. Pay special attention to those that say they hire recent grads.
Bre, sorry to hear you're unable to drive anymore.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
You don't need to work for a company with a terminal near home. You only need to worry about the hiring area of the company you're interested in. Are you currently attending school for your CDL? After you have your CDL you can use this link to Apply For Truck Driving Jobs. Pay special attention to those that say they hire recent grads.
Bre, sorry to hear you're unable to drive anymore.
Thanks Rob! Pregnancy complications took me off the road. I didnt think it would have been wise or safe( for myself or the public) for me to still drive while taking 2 prescribed sleep inducing medications. I made the choice with support from Swift to Quit. I will be back just have to sit out for a bit.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.New Reply:
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I am obtaining my CDL in California (Sacramento area)and will hopefully be done next month. There doesn't seem to be a lot of trucking terminals in northern California. How does it work getting home for home time? Are there companies that will hire a student driver (after training and mentor time) for the I-5 corridor, or the western states? I am looking for solo driving.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.