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Old 04-28-2010, 01:31 AM
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I'm a local driver looking to go otr. I've been driving three plus years with zero tickets or accidents, a couple little yard scrapes but nothing of any substance. I've got 2.5 years with my first company and 9mos with my current company. I also went to a school to get my CDL.

I know this equates to nothing with the otr companies, but all I want is to not spend a bunch of time with a trainer. I hate being with another driver, especially living with them. Any ideas on companies that may give me a little credit for time served?

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Old 04-28-2010, 01:58 AM
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What area do you live in??

I only do local too. One time many moons ago i was thinking of going OTR but no company would hire me. But i did find 2 smaller companys that did OTR that would. Maybe try to stay away from the big companys and look smaller. less then 100 trucks.

I feel the same way as you do with driving with someone esle. I hate it.
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Old 04-28-2010, 02:02 AM
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I'm in Omaha.
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I'm in Omaha.

If you have your "X" endorsement....try....

Wynne Transport Service, INC.

or try........

Johnsrud Transport, Inc. :: Home ....... If you don't want to do hazmat.
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yeah i agree wit Mackman... try to find a smaller OTR operation, even those can be tricky but as long as your got 2.5 years you should be fine, if you do got to a bigger companies see if you can get on a dedicated account, believe it or not i hear Werner actually have decent dedicated programs and J.B Hunt, but try to stay away from the 48 state route and the regional routes from the Mega places!!
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Thanks guys!! I'll be looking into it more this week.
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