Hi, I have no cdl and never driven a big rig, I did drive a 26k glass truck for two years, delivering in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. I will be turning 55 this year, and unlike most, I'm thinking of maybe driving otr at the end of my working career. I'm sure this is not the norm but its something I believe I would enjoy. Anyone with thoughts and or ideas about this would be welcomed. Thanks
The "norm" for getting into OTR trucking seems to be "I think driving a big rig around the country would be a great job. Not the best pay, but you can't beat the scenery." For a good idea of what truck driving is like, go read Brett's Book.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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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Hi, I have no cdl and never driven a big rig, I did drive a 26k glass truck for two years, delivering in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. I will be turning 55 this year, and unlike most, I'm thinking of maybe driving otr at the end of my working career. I'm sure this is not the norm but its something I believe I would enjoy. Anyone with thoughts and or ideas about this would be welcomed. Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.