Going From Flatbed To Dry Van
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Where are you in Charlotte?
Home Depot dedicated
Where are you in Charlotte?
How long driving and how long with your current company?
One year.
How long driving and how long with your current company?
Knight has regional in dry van. 6 out, 2 in and 8 out 2 in. They have a pretty big sign on bonus for experienced drivers too and some other perks. Probably the biggest challenge can be finding empties, but I never have too much trouble with it. My DM always hooks me up or let's me bobtail in if worse comes to worse.
Bobtail:
"Bobtailing" means you are driving a tractor without a trailer attached.
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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.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.
Good deal. Thank you for the info. A friend of mine just started with them. So far he loves it. Typically able to leave on Monday since he lives in Charlotte. And he knows his loads a day ahead of time and even gets home during the week sometimes.
Knight has regional in dry van. 6 out, 2 in and 8 out 2 in. They have a pretty big sign on bonus for experienced drivers too and some other perks. Probably the biggest challenge can be finding empties, but I never have too much trouble with it. My DM always hooks me up or let's me bobtail in if worse comes to worse.
Bobtail:
"Bobtailing" means you are driving a tractor without a trailer attached.
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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.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.
Good deal. Thank you for the info. A friend of mine just started with them. So far he loves it. Typically able to leave on Monday since he lives in Charlotte. And he knows his loads a day ahead of time and even gets home during the week sometimes.
Knight has regional in dry van. 6 out, 2 in and 8 out 2 in. They have a pretty big sign on bonus for experienced drivers too and some other perks. Probably the biggest challenge can be finding empties, but I never have too much trouble with it. My DM always hooks me up or let's me bobtail in if worse comes to worse.
Ive been really happy with them, they have been very flexible for me with home time, frequent trips home midweek if I'm around my home terminal. Usually know my loads in advance although I am really flexible and will often take loads on spur of moments notice which they appreciate. Overall I've had a positive experience, but I know others have had struggles in areas with them, one thing I have found is that, at least with my terminal , they are very hands off so not a lot of direction. I like that others it might not work so well for.
Bobtail:
"Bobtailing" means you are driving a tractor without a trailer attached.
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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.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.New Reply:
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So, I’m considering going from a dedicated flatbed account to regional dry van. I’m considering PFG or Knight transportation. I looking to be home on the weekends and would like some other recommendations. Thanks in advance.
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.