Regional vs OTR

[Redd202]

Most companies advertise that they require drivers to have 6-12 months of OTR experience to get hired on. If a driver starts with an OTR company, but drives only on their regional fleet for 12 months, would he have any trouble switching to another company that requires OTR experience?

Thanks

[GMAN]

I would not think so. Some drivers who are considered regional also run long haul part of the time.

[Redd202]

Thanks, GMAN. That is my feeling, as well, just wasn't sure if there was an industry standard. I started this topic before I noticed the Definition of OTR??? thread and I was just reading over this issue and everyone else's take on it.

[Bumper]

I recently applied, and am getting hired, by a OTR company and they wanted proof that I had driven loads with a minimal distance of 500 miles.

However, I will be working in the South West only at this time, CA, NV and AZ.

[MartenDrvrCA]

I recently applied, and am getting hired, by a OTR company and they wanted proof that I had driven loads with a minimal distance of 500 miles.

However, I will be working in the South West only at this time, CA, NV and AZ.

Sounds like heartland express.

[Bumper]

Nope.

[Malaki86]

Most carriers define OTR as that you actually stay away from home/home terminal. Even regional drivers aren't home daily, so they classify it as OTR.