I also was just accepted to their driver program i will be doing my school on the 23rd of this month .... ive never done otr so dont really know what to expect but i am very excited its a bummer they dont allow pets
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.
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Decided which company sponsored program to attend and looks like Stevens. I was hoping for Knight but looks like after I retire from the military, they don't hire out of Iowa, which will be my "temporary" home state. I got pre-hired by Stevens, they just need a copy of my discharge paperwork. They sent me an email regarding information about the company/drivers. In it, it states they have the longest haul per load (1400-1500 mi) and could possible make 2800-3000 miles per week...at .26 cpm. The pay is low compared to other companies, but if the miles are there to run, then it almost evens out.
Was wondering if anybody here at TT is currently driving for them that can confirm the above numbers? Do they run 9-10 speeds, auto's? They do have nice trucks, from what I've seen on the roads here in Vegas and they also have APU's. My plan is to have the wife ride along once I go solo after the probation period.
I've been studying the high-road material here, and plan on getting my permit within the next few weeks. Thanks for any info you may have.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.
APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.
APU's:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.