Dedicated Account
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Kool, I would say that would depend on what company you are going to work for. Most of the starter companies are going to try to keep you over the road in their national fleet, or if possible have you drive team for 6 months to a year. It's super easy for them to keep the regional and dedicated positions filled, because there are so many drivers who want to go home to their families as frequently as possible. However, it's not unusual after driving OTR for 1 year to be offered a dedicated run. Ideally, you could work for a company who only runs dedicated if you can find one in your area. Also, you will need to be flexible, because some dedicated routes are contract based, and like most contract work they eventually come to an end for one reason or another.
If you can find a local company willing to take a chance on a driver with no experience, you could possibly find a dedicated route your first year, but this opportunity will require a lot of legwork on your part to find.
It will take some time and effort, but if you are focused, you can find the right company that will keep you busy running a route that you want to run, making the money that you want to make.
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
Dedicated Run:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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.
Over The Road:
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.
Kool, I would say that would depend on what company you are going to work for. Most of the starter companies are going to try to keep you over the road in their national fleet, or if possible have you drive team for 6 months to a year. It's super easy for them to keep the regional and dedicated positions filled, because there are so many drivers who want to go home to their families as frequently as possible. However, it's not unusual after driving OTR for 1 year to be offered a dedicated run. Ideally, you could work for a company who only runs dedicated if you can find one in your area. Also, you will need to be flexible, because some dedicated routes are contract based, and like most contract work they eventually come to an end for one reason or another.
If you can find a local company willing to take a chance on a driver with no experience, you could possibly find a dedicated route your first year, but this opportunity will require a lot of legwork on your part to find.
It will take some time and effort, but if you are focused, you can find the right company that will keep you busy running a route that you want to run, making the money that you want to make.
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
Dedicated Run:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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.
Over The Road:
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.
Thanks for the much needed info Dutch.
I'm told that dedicated is the way to go, and all I get from recruiters are that, I can't apply for dedicated or regional until I do over the road first. Sounds fishy but, I kind of understand the business point of view, being that I just recently served in the military. I get the feeling that the two industries are alot alike. Put you where you are needed first, then apply for a special job according to your performance.
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.
Over The Road:
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.
Thanks for the much needed info Dutch.
I'm told that dedicated is the way to go, and all I get from recruiters are that, I can't apply for dedicated or regional until I do over the road first. Sounds fishy but, I kind of understand the business point of view, being that I just recently served in the military. I get the feeling that the two industries are alot alike. Put you where you are needed first, then apply for a special job according to your performance.
Most large carriers I checked into offer recent CDL grads some options for dedicated accounts, Werner is who I went with, and was offered the Wal-Mart dedicated out of Tomah WI, I tried it for a few days, but it wasn't for me, I have switched to the 3M dedicated and get home weekends, I am only 2 months into my driving career, so check out with the recruiters......Schneider, Swift, etc also have these opportunities
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.
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.
Over The Road:
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.
Thanks for the much needed info Dutch.
I'm told that dedicated is the way to go, and all I get from recruiters are that, I can't apply for dedicated or regional until I do over the road first. Sounds fishy but, I kind of understand the business point of view, being that I just recently served in the military. I get the feeling that the two industries are alot alike. Put you where you are needed first, then apply for a special job according to your performance.
Most large carriers I checked into offer recent CDL grads some options for dedicated accounts, Werner is who I went with, and was offered the Wal-Mart dedicated out of Tomah WI, I tried it for a few days, but it wasn't for me, I have switched to the 3M dedicated and get home weekends, I am only 2 months into my driving career, so check out with the recruiters......Schneider, Swift, etc also have these opportunities
Hey Brian, I hate to hijack Kool's thread, but I'm seriously considering Werner as my first choice. Can you talk a little about the Wal Mart dedicated and what it was that you didn't care for? I live in the Madison area and maybe Tomah would be a good deal for me. I'm not concerned about home time at this point. Thanks! Joe
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.
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.
Over The Road:
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 drive for Roehl and was put on a dedicated regional route as a new driver. It largely depends where you live to be able to get on a dedicated with Roehl, but it is possible as a new 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.
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