Grain Hauling Company
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Gratz, Armyman! 
Gratz, Armyman!
Thanks. This will definitely be different than temperature controlled (reefer) loads. It should also be a lot less stressful.
Dave
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
I finally got in contact with a grain hauling company. Drug test next week, then the results (which should be NEGATIVE, because I don't do drugs), then I'll go out with an evaluator/trainer (local), to learn the ropes of grain hauling, then (if all goes well) OTR with the grain hauling company.
Is it a full time year around position?
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.
I finally got in contact with a grain hauling company. Drug test next week, then the results (which should be NEGATIVE, because I don't do drugs), then I'll go out with an evaluator/trainer (local), to learn the ropes of grain hauling, then (if all goes well) OTR with the grain hauling company.
Is it a full time year around position?
Yes. This is NORMALLY, an OTR company.
Dave
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.
I finally got in contact with a grain hauling company. Drug test next week, then the results (which should be NEGATIVE, because I don't do drugs), then I'll go out with an evaluator/trainer (local), to learn the ropes of grain hauling, then (if all goes well) OTR with the grain hauling company.
Is it a full time year around position?
Yes. This is NORMALLY, an OTR company.
Dave
As long as your working all year long then great. One thing I caution you......Weather its the drivers that do it on their own or its the company with tight deadlines watch your speed. You will be tempted to go faster than you really should since those type of trucks pretty much go whatever they want.
Just because you can go 80 to 100 mph does not mean you should.
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.
Dave....I"m glad you found a good gig...I've hauled grain...and its a breeze...just watch your weight, and DON"T OPEN THAT LITTLE DOOR IN THE BOTTOM!! And be sure its closed when you load.....I"ve done both.....messy...very messy....And I HATE to shovel grain...
Dave....I"m glad you found a good gig...I've hauled grain...and its a breeze...just watch your weight, and DON"T OPEN THAT LITTLE DOOR IN THE BOTTOM!! And be sure its closed when you load.....I"ve done both.....messy...very messy....And I HATE to shovel grain...
Thanks. It looks like I'll be getting a new avatar soon.
Dave
I got a new avatar. I'm driving a day cab for now, but I'll probably be OTR shortly.
Dave
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.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
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I finally got in contact with a grain hauling company. Drug test next week, then the results (which should be NEGATIVE, because I don't do drugs), then I'll go out with an evaluator/trainer (local), to learn the ropes of grain hauling, then (if all goes well) OTR with the grain hauling company.
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.