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How much driving is to be done late nights?
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This all depends on what your pickup and delivery schedule is. When I did OTR I might go weeks and run daytime and the have several weeks where I had to run at night. There really is no straight answer to this.
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Do you get to pick your routes?
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This depends on the company. Some companies allow you to choose which routes you want to go between customers and others will route you. (I assume you mean going from point A to point B routes). Keep in mind that if you take the long way from point to point then the company is going to get really mad and possibly fire you.
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What is the best cell phone plan
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Sprint or Verizon are probably the two best. I had Verizon and ran coast to coast with it and rarely was in roam or had no signal. While 99% of coverage is digital now I would still suggest getting a tri-mode phone so you can use analog towers in those areas that still have them. It can save you roaming charges. If you are married get a family share plan with two phones. That way you can make like ET at any time and not use any minutes.
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What are just a couple of NO DUE so you don't piss off other drivers?
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Do not park in the fuel islands of a truck stop for more than 5 minutes or no longer than it takes to use the restroom, grab a soda, get your fuel ticket and get out.
Do not flash your bright lights to say it is OK for a truck to come back over after passing you. Flip the light off and on slowly (bout a 5 count).
Do not use your jake brakes in truck stops.
Take you turn at shippers and receivers.
Throw your trash in trash cans.
Do not leave pee jugs on the ground.