[Geostardust2000]

Hi,

I am considering becoming an OTR truck driver. I have two question.

First,

What is the legal amount of time you can drive before having to rest and which companies follow this policy?

Second,

What is the best form of compensation for mileage traveled?

I just want to understand the main points of this career. ie: time limits and mileage compensations

Any suggestions or comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Geostardust2000

Hi,

I am considering becoming an OTR truck driver. I have two question.

First,

What is the legal amount of time you can drive before having to rest and which companies follow this policy?

11 hours driving within a 14 hour period, and then 10 hours off. These are FEDERAL regulations, and all companies are required to follow them.

Second,

What is the best form of compensation for mileage traveled?

I just want to understand the main points of this career. ie: time limits and mileage compensations

Any suggestions or comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Most companies pay by the mile. Some, however, pay by percentage (but they rarely take new drivers).

[kc0iv]

Originally Posted by Geostardust2000

Hi,

I am considering becoming an OTR truck driver. I have two question.

First,

What is the legal amount of time you can drive before having to rest and which companies follow this policy?

Second,

What is the best form of compensation for mileage traveled?

I just want to understand the main points of this career. ie: time limits and mileage compensations

Any suggestions or comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hours of service - See:
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...ochure2005.htm

Pay -- Best Rate Is Hub miles or Percentage. Depends on several factors.

kc0iv

[Crete_drvr]

yep rev is right. He's the expert.

Just look at how he drives :lol: :lol: :lol:

[GMAN]

That had to hurt. :P

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Crete_drvr

yep rev is right. He's the expert.

Just look at how he drives :lol: :lol: :lol:

It would be a cold day in hell before I drove for Atlas. They are the C.R. England of HHG.

[devildice]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

It would be a cold day in hell before I drove for Atlas. They are the C.R. England of HHG.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Roadhog]

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago

It would be a cold day in hell before I drove for Atlas. They are the C.R. England of HHG.

Granted!
You should recieve your Atlas application in a few days.
That's okay Bro...don't mention it. :lol:

[devildice]

Originally Posted by roadhog

Granted!
You should recieve your Atlas application in a few days.
That's okay Bro...don't mention it. :lol:

Now that was funny!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by roadhog

Granted!
You should recieve your Atlas application in a few days.
That's okay Bro...don't mention it. :lol:

I fell right into that one.