LTL instability
I have been looking at a lot of the LTL companies. It looks like Old Dominion and Yellow will take newbs directly out of trucking school. After reading some posts on other sites, it looks like there have been a lot of layoffs in the industry due to lack of freight as a result of a sluggish economy. Turnover also appears significantly lower, about 14%.
A couple of questions:
1. What kind of work will a newb do with an LTL carrier. Is there a lot of dock work? Or do you hit the road.
2. What type of driving is preferred, city or linehaul? How often are you home when you do linehaul?
Thanks,
John
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