BiggCellus,
My answers are based only on my personal experience and should not be considered typical. Without stating this first as soon as I give an answer someone would come along with an exception to it.
In general (meaning your choice of multiple companies) to get on LTL for a new guy like me is hard. I looked into companies like Yellow, ABF, Saia, Estes, R&L, etc and they want at least one year experience. In fact, Old Dominion was the only company I found that would consider new CDL grads for linehaul. But any openings at a particular terminal are going to depend on their need. If the terminal needs P&D drivers then you may be out of luck if you are set on linehaul. In the little bit of time I have been with OD it appears that each terminal hires for their particular need so when you apply ask lots of questions about what they have to offer.
My terminal was hiring mainly linehaul drivers for what they call "wild turns." Meaning that I do not have a set schedule every night to go to a specific terminal. I usually start work somewhere between 10:30pm-11:30pm and that is mainly decided by the freight. I will usually start out by going to one of three main terminals within 200 miles of Greenville. From there I may deliver to another terminal in the area or go back to Greenville depending on freight. In the last few months I average about 2200-2400 miles a week.
If things work out then I should always end my shift at my home terminal. If I get delayed I may have to stay over at a motel near one of the other terminals. However, I have yet to be delayed that badly.
That is some basic's. If you have any more questions please feel free to send me a PM. I will try and answer to the best of my ability.
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