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^^^^^THIS
My current trainee just found out that if you make a wrong turn it could take 30 miles to find a way to turn around and there are lots of 8 to 10% grades!!!! Her exact words.... "I found the Cabbage Pass of the east". Many customers don't have parking and for new drivers it can be difficult
One the bright side....regional at prime is usually in a lightweight with easier turns and backing.
Truck stops are few and far between and many are paid only lots. Then you still have to maneuver and almost hit other trucks. After 4pm forget it. You ain't getting a spot.
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.
The best company to go with is the one that suits your personal needs.
What kind of hometime do they offer?
Do they allow riders or pets?
Are you required to park your truck at a terminal?
Things like that is what you should be considering, if that makes sense.
They're all good companies, so find the one you'll be glad to work for many years, because job hopping is never a good thing in trucking.
Where HAVE YOU BEEN, m'lady?!?!?
WST has been reaching out to my other half; sure wish you were on here to yack with! (And yes, we DID ask, and they said you ARE still there, and are priceless in their eyes.)
Stop in, if you can !!
Anne & Tom
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.
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NE regional is hard because there's a ton of freight and trucks up there, and no parking. Its also really tight. The roads for the most part were designed for horse and buggy, not 70 foot rigs. Same with shippers and receivers. They weren't designed for 53ft trailers so the maneuvering space is really tight. So its just hard all around. Idk if there's any Prime specific reasons but I know I dont like it up there. Unfortunately I live in PA so I usually end up having to deal with it anyhow
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.