When I started driving trucks I went OTR. Enjoyed it when I first started trucking because I got to go to states and places I've never been or seen. I did OTR for 8 years. After a while I got tired of being on the road for weeks and months at a time and missing out on quality time with friends and family and to me OTR wasn't a life. I went regional/local where I'm home every other day and off weekends and I love it because I have that balance between home and the open road. I have a life now with my wife and family.
@zigzigzig
3 жыл бұрын
Props brother, godspeed
@dan271291
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm local at the moment doing Food Service. Ultimately I want to do regional work so I'm home more regularly. I'd love to do long hauls, but for me the cons of not seeing my family often outweight the pros.
@kirkbrown2147
3 жыл бұрын
I'm almost finished school and about to do my test. Do you think I have an advantage as a new driver with my straight truck experience and Auto mechanic experience?
@nickalan8586
2 жыл бұрын
FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA
@darrellmitchell5400
2 жыл бұрын
@@nickalan8586 What are the details here? Open deck, Dry Box, Reefer, Heavy/OD??
@airtylerb
3 жыл бұрын
I cut my teeth on long haul otr at age 21, I was told ideally to get 3 years of clean otr experience then I could go anywhere I wanted. I kept it up for a year and a half then I switched companies and tried dedicated and regional. I’ve also had the chance to pull flatbed, van, and reefer, along with running a few oversize loads. Now, I’m on a really sweet dedicated account; home multiple nights a week, guaranteed 2k miles minimum per week (average 2.5k), and it’s stupid easy. All I have to do is grab a preloaded trailer, run the load, and it’s either drop and hook or live unload, then run it back to drop off and get ready for the next one.
@jamesmcfayden9778
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wish I did that myself. I did over the road for 8 years before I went regional. I should have done that a long time ago because I missed out in so much in life with family. I Do regional and local runs now and it's so much better and I'm home on a regular basis.
@EnvyFord
2 жыл бұрын
How was the pay?
@airtylerb
2 жыл бұрын
@@EnvyFord Decent across the board, everything I do is payed by the mile. My starting pay out of school was 43 cpm (cents per mile), when I left otr I was making 52 cpm, regional I was making 43 cpm, my current gig when I started I was at 43 cpm, and our contract renewed last year so I got bumped up to 50 cpm. Note I have almost 5 years experience with history pulling almost everything so I can command a much higher pay. Also just to put things into perspective; right now in my current gig I make 50cpm and average 2500 miles, my take home pay is around $1000, but it fluctuates based on miles driven per week.
@chriswhynder8311
2 жыл бұрын
@@airtylerb 1000 per week?
@airtylerb
2 жыл бұрын
@@chriswhynder8311 Roughly that amount weekly
@luisbarajas444
2 жыл бұрын
Every veteran driver I talked to spoke down on me for doing local first and that I would end up getting stuck blah blah blah. I’ve been doing amazing. Haven’t hit any bridges, made my deliveries on time, and I’ve yet to have trouble at any dock. I always encourage new drivers like myself to do what you think is best for you.
@christiansantamaria7233
Жыл бұрын
U come home everyday???
@smiller3110
3 жыл бұрын
I did otr for 7 years when I started and didn't like being gone all the time. Now I'm dedicated home every night and weekends. I also make 80k a year so I find it about the same salary
@catalincata9043
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m looking into doing, seems everybody that’s in the industry and doing those types of routes (dedicated) are making bank. I’m not a trucker but looking into getting into it
@smiller3110
3 жыл бұрын
@@catalincata9043 For sure, it may take some time and experience to get there but if you’re a hard worker and can put up with some crap for a few years you’ll work your way up
@nickalan8586
2 жыл бұрын
FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA
@smiller3110
2 жыл бұрын
@@nickalan8586 is that per week?
@lancelot4782
2 жыл бұрын
@@smiller3110 yeah.drop your phone number to discuss the details
@optimus3305
2 жыл бұрын
Got a dedicated route Monday thru Friday, little over 80K a year(US), I love it, home every day and off on the weekends
@mariemoore8959
2 жыл бұрын
What does your schedule look like? When does your day start and what time are you home?
@mustasheolll2020
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing 👍
@Balal8281
5 ай бұрын
Damn how’d you get that salary? I just got my CDL class A and got hired at Hearn LLC for a local job Monday thru Friday, they’re starting me at 24 per hour + a dollar premium for working the night shift. Obviously this is around only 50K a year…
@optimus3305
5 ай бұрын
@@Balal8281 Worked for the same company for 12 years, I was a mechanic for the first 6 years, but actually I’m on an even better route now, about 93k a year and I get paid weather they use me or not, it’s a floater/fill in position but only for 1 specific account, usually that position is on call for any account they need but not only am I NOT on call but it’s just the one account, it’s a leasing company, a dude just quit so I’ve been having to work the full 4 days a week but for the last 6 months before that I was barely working 1 day a week and still getting paid for a full week, I love it! But like I said, I’ve worked for them for 12 years, baisically earned the spot, it’s not an advertised position.
@theuglytruth4303
4 ай бұрын
@@Balal8281 just go work in the warehouse if you're getting ripped off like that lol!!!😂😂😂
@antoniobrewer13
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for getting to the freaking point. I’ve learned more from this video than any other on this platform.
@peter97379
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t do otr , it feels horrible not been at home every night. Plus eating junk food and showering at gross truck stops 🤮! Not for me, i do local as an owner operator 6am thru 4 or 5 pm i can take care of my family, take my kids to sports and pull their ear when they needed, weekends off and still make great money. Took me a while to find a good honest company who appreciate me and pays me very well. I am blessed!
@herbaIous
Ай бұрын
What company
@Freyes2017
3 жыл бұрын
I do Regional/dedicated, best job ever, Chicago to Indianapolis, drop and hook and come back.
@c.christmas
3 жыл бұрын
I run Dallas to KC and back d/h lol best job ever lol
@spazysmalls
3 жыл бұрын
What company? Fedex im assuming? Drop and hooks are the best
@iamtisart_6089
2 жыл бұрын
After you do a drop and hook., you go straight home ?
@Edgar-bj5cr
6 ай бұрын
Hey I’m in Indy too , any advice how to start a carrier here thanks
@taxmann1990
3 жыл бұрын
Right now I’m at $30 an hour locally… I am loving it… With almost 40 years of experience
@jakkbatt4711
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome 👊
@Ali-asloum
2 жыл бұрын
40 years experience and Still working for people?
@jakkbatt4711
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ali-asloum retirement is not for everyone, I hate having nothing to do🤣
@timexcape7961
2 жыл бұрын
@@jakkbatt4711 So is it because of no hobbies? Or do you just want to be doing something that makes you money? I can understand running your own business/ investments until death, but being someone's servant, I don't.
@oneway4667
2 жыл бұрын
@@timexcape7961 not everyone is you business isn’t easy there is a reason why most ppl fail
@zzzz-ok7733
3 жыл бұрын
LOCAL P&D, PAID HOURLY AND AFTER 8 HRS ITS ALL OVERTIME, FULL BENIFITS, RETIREMENT, VACATION PAY. RETIRED AT 54! I WORKED 12-15 HRS A DAY FOR MANY YEARS. AND NEVER LOOKED BACK!🍻🍻🍻
@TCTCKS
3 жыл бұрын
What company pays overtime?
@nickalan8586
2 жыл бұрын
FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA
@OutSkirtz
2 жыл бұрын
@@TCTCKSevery single one of them that isn’t shit. I’d never work for another company that isn’t hourly and OT at least after 40 hours.
@thisismagacountry1318
2 жыл бұрын
@@OutSkirtz Can you name a few? I'll look into them.
@OutSkirtz
2 жыл бұрын
@@thisismagacountry1318 Dayton freight, Old dominion, advantage, corrigon oil, brenner just depends on your location
@lagoz5290
2 жыл бұрын
I was OTR on a dedicated route for 4 years, it was a nice run and good job, but now i work as a local city driver with a company thats unionized, i make 27$ an hour, anything before or after my 8 is time and a half, even if i dont hit my 40, which i always do. I also get a pension, ill be able to retire at 55, great insurance, and a 401k. I do not not miss over the road, being home every day is nice, i average 55 to 60 hrs a week, when i was OTR i was doing 70 hrs and i make more money now then i did then. But OTR was a good experience for me, it made me appreciate things more, like sleeping in my own bed, using my own bathroom, being able to shower everyday. With all of that Ill never go back to OTR, also I can never work for a company thats not union anymore.
@thisismagacountry1318
2 жыл бұрын
What's the company? Do they have terminals in Texas?
@jamesstarling3848
2 жыл бұрын
Where is this company
@lagoz5290
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesstarling3848 ABF Freight. They have terminals in texas as well. The hiring process is a little long and difficult. But well worth it !
@lagoz5290
2 жыл бұрын
@@thisismagacountry1318 ABF Freight. They do have terminals in texas
@wanghaf_Gl0yper
2 жыл бұрын
I’m starting out regional home weekly. However during training im doing otr no home time and I hate it haha, can’t wait to get a little bit of regional experience then get a local job. I miss my girl and my dog too much😂
@EuropeDriverHub
10 ай бұрын
Absolutely right. You should always start with driving local because there is more maneuvering and different ports you have to park on which is good to get some experience and to get started.
@L.a.m.e.n.t.e.r.s
7 ай бұрын
What about starting off as Dedicated?
@EuropeDriverHub
7 ай бұрын
@@L.a.m.e.n.t.e.r.s Good it will help you to keep pushing
@keilspencer3328
3 жыл бұрын
Good vibes, but whenever i tried getting local runs i was told i would have to do OTR first. One of the good things with dedicated, is you can spend your 10 hr break at 🏡 when in home state. No need for gps, you know your routes, its a balanced life style, quality time in and out.
@me8751
3 жыл бұрын
Dedicated routes sound good to me.🤷
@danstafford5977
3 жыл бұрын
@@me8751 Boring only if you're able to overcome boredom!
@rodneyestrada5457
2 жыл бұрын
GPS would still be helpful for traffic updates, weather and rerouting when necessary 💁🏽♂️
@DriveTFY
Ай бұрын
You brought up a lot of good points to consider when choosing what you want to drive! Informative video for people deciding what to do.
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Maniseesbothsides
3 жыл бұрын
Funny because when I first started out you had to go OTR before you could go local LOL. Because it seemed everyone wanted to be local
@TheLoneWolf276
3 жыл бұрын
It still is that way
@Albertalorian
3 жыл бұрын
Someone has to die or retire to get a local job now. Luckily I do LCV dedicated, but it tooks years to land this.
@leoanderson6456
3 жыл бұрын
It’s so easy to get a local job with less than a year of experience
@matthewvidal8298
2 жыл бұрын
Most local require at least 1yr of driving experience. You’re a liability to most of their insurances to run that risk driving in heavily populated areas coming out of driving school. I’m 6 months in and still have yet to land one. Even though I do enjoy not paying for rent and saving more $ driving regional.
@DubRighteous
3 жыл бұрын
Best way to get a local job: Hire on as a forklift driver for an LTL Freight Company and transition to driving with them. Or better yet, get most of your CDL training backing up trailers with the yard truck and then get one of the drivers to be kind enough to ride shotgun as you practice shifting and turning with your permit. Then get management to let you borrow a tractor and trailer to go do your test. Congrats. You got paid to get your CDL.
@3390974
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know any companies that do this?
@mastercreamer1398
2 жыл бұрын
Not I’m Washington
@lHeartApple
2 жыл бұрын
@@3390974 FedEx and UPS are good companies to start out at as local drivers, they don't require any experience at all.
@oinnsheathen5684
Жыл бұрын
Not anymore with new laws
@95manneya
2 жыл бұрын
If you want a life, local home every day is best. With the right company, it’s better money than OTR. Can make $30/hr and make 2 stops a day. In city LTL you make stops every 20-30 minutes and make 12-15 stops a day. True city driving that puts you in many more difficult situations.
@allisonb9072
14 күн бұрын
I just came across your channel. I’m a lady looking to get into trucking and decided to get my CDL A instead of B. I also wanted to go local even though I’ve had a few truck drivers with years of experience saying to long-haul first. That didn’t make much sense to me. Their reason was with OTR you can get used to driving in the truck. But like you said if you can do local with no issues, you can become a great driver because of all the different situations that you will face. Very informative video thank you ❤
@zzzz-ok7733
3 жыл бұрын
Sitting in traffic is not bad when your on overtime! You get paid for everything....
@TCTCKS
3 жыл бұрын
What company pays overtime?
@jdub9595
3 жыл бұрын
@@TCTCKS local companies that pay hourly. I make $31.14/hr, Union job, 60+ hrs a week, out of Portland, OR
@TheLoneWolf276
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we're getting robbed with the cpm pay structure.. we'd make $1,000 more a week if companies had to pay OTR drivers overtime... we'd finally get the pay we're worth instead of working 70 hrs a week to barely break over $1,000 that's horrible pay when you break down the hours we work
@tompain2751
3 жыл бұрын
@@TCTCKS Local companies, with hourly pay.
@deesplash7087
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLoneWolf276 I swear!!!!
@cameronbaker8817
2 жыл бұрын
Did OTR my first couple years then did local for 6. Now I’m back OTR. Local I can honestly say has made me a much better and safe driver!
@Jr-ul6mn
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative. I did 13 months on the road. Then went local for 3 years. You are right about learning more about trucking when going local. I’ve learned so much going local. Yes I’ve just hit my third year with no accident. So I’m hoping things go smoother from here. Thanks again driver for the great info
@JourneyWithRee89
2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. As a prospective entry level Class A holder I'm definitely looking into doing local driving.
@emmanueldelgado9205
3 жыл бұрын
Im a regional guy and I work for Dollar General last week I gross $2300
@varqtube
5 ай бұрын
I am in CDL school now, and a Werner recruiter came in and talked to our class about regional accounts in my area with Dollar General. He said the money is absolutely there, but you're gonna work hard for it. How bad is the loading and unloading?
@Nd23540
3 ай бұрын
@@varqtubelol don’t do it they can’t keep anyone on that account Werner will lie to you just to get you on the account I worked on the Best Buy account it was bad as well full of deception
@TheLoneWolf276
3 жыл бұрын
It's a little different here in the states if your a new driver it's hard to get a local driving job local jobs usually require 1-3 years experience so your mostly gonna be on regional or long haul starting out here in the states
@TheRoyalking761
3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I did. I was only OTR for 6 months if that, then went to Pepsi.
@TheLoneWolf276
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRoyalking761 forget that noise yall have to stop 50 times a day and unload your freight I'd rather long haul OTR then do that lol I'm on a wal mart dedicated account so I work Monday-Friday and stay pretty close to home it's not a bad gig
@TheRoyalking761
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheLoneWolf276 I left Pepsi 3 years ago. I’m currently working dedicated teams for a LTL company. I’m home ever weekend. I was local LTL but it’s too much of a headache. I do have the opportunity to go back local whenever I want because I stayed with the company. To me, it’s more money out on the road!
@dan271291
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I'm from Aus - I thought local was the beginner trucker work and you have to "earn" to get to do regional/OTR - as it's considered better trucking. I'm doing local and I'm jealous of the long haulers/regional drivers. I love the open roads.
@TheLoneWolf276
3 жыл бұрын
@@dan271291 yeah it's different in the States most drivers start out OTR long haul and most local companies require 1 year OTR experience I would love a good local job I hate OTR but I'm stuck in it at the moment
@blackheartgaming6121
2 жыл бұрын
Even before I just heard you say anything about dedicated I automatically loved the idea of it and now I know that I’m wanting to do the dedicated route
@ziboteysly318
2 жыл бұрын
My mechanic who had about 70 trucks🚚 sold all of them to open a shop, his advice to me is that dedicated lines are good for owner operators, but I don't know which company is the best👍💯
@mustasheolll2020
2 жыл бұрын
Same it seems like an easier job, and I like driving don’t really care for traveling so it seems like it will be fun.
@DougTransportation
3 жыл бұрын
Alot local guys like myself dont sit in traffic, we know shortcuts and alternate routes to use to get around town lol. I work in PHX
@andrewoldacre1683
Жыл бұрын
OTR Drivers should get paid more than everyone else..no im not OTR..
@noxeman2010
3 жыл бұрын
Starting again after 3 years of no commercial driving. Going OTR for a year , after that we'll see. Wife gave me the thumbs up and the baby won't mind, I think.
@noxeman2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@wheelburnerexpress Thank you! Will need it.
@abdelrahmanshohoud708
3 жыл бұрын
Good Luck
@noxeman2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@abdelrahmanshohoud708 Thanks a lot! I'm at Steven's doing my refresher. As soon as I'm done with this I go out OTR with a trainer, like a new student.
@abdelrahmanshohoud708
3 жыл бұрын
@@noxeman2010 sounds great, keep us updated every now and then
@noxeman2010
3 жыл бұрын
@@abdelrahmanshohoud708 For sure.
@gomezx6056
7 ай бұрын
I realize this video is 2 years old, however local drivers peddling freight for a major LTL company like my self at ABF. We are at 30 am hour. FedEx, saia, OD, R&L you name it we are all about there 28-35 bucks and hour. Benefits, Retirement overtime is where the bigger difference lies.
@TheBolt62
3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your content, you say it how it is not trying to sugarcoat anything!
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!, many more great videos coming up..
@John-fw3mr
3 жыл бұрын
Local P&D also involves overnight work like working in the warehouse for a number of hours. You may not drive a particular day, but you will work the docks! It’s not a peaches and cream job. The only thing attractive about the job is the pay but the seniority stinks. That’s because when you start you get the shittiest end of the stick. You’re at the bottom of the totem pole and as a result end up with crazy 1st shift starting times. Also, you need to be flexible with your scheduling. Again, you can start at any given time of the day. Personally, I’d rather do regional, dedicated, or long haul. I’d say do regional or dedicated before doing long haul to get yourself acclimated towards the difficulties of the job, and if you feel comfortable driving long distances, and get experience, then you can do leasing, and eventually own your own truck.
@travislockhart3251
3 жыл бұрын
In my case I would like to do OTR. Because it gets me that more experience that I need. Especially when I'm at truck stops. I see most of company drivers reviews and most of it is the home part. I understand that someone wants to be with family and be home all the time. Then do local, but there might be cases were some companies don't have that. In my first year of trucking I would like to get that experience. Great video.
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
3 жыл бұрын
Let us know how your journey goes Travis!
@tompain2751
3 жыл бұрын
There is much more maneuvering, and backing, in local work. OTR, gets you miles but, it takes longer to develop skills.
@nickalan8586
2 жыл бұрын
FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA
@anthonymusmanno2878
2 жыл бұрын
You want experience do P&D with an LTL carrier
@oinnsheathen5684
Жыл бұрын
Did you ever go?
@carlkindred6655
2 жыл бұрын
After 17 years OTR I’m running local. 30.00 an hour and .40 a km. Everything is paid. 100% paid medical and 500 a month RSP contribution. Point you give away a lot of free work OTR.
@Немања905
2 жыл бұрын
Where are you out of ?
@carlkindred6655
2 жыл бұрын
@@Немања905 out of Moncton NB
@heinzkitzvelvet
3 жыл бұрын
He didn't mention city running at night, which in my opinion, is the best option. Much less traffic, much less sitting and waiting. I deliver to Lowe's Home Improvement stores in SE Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Usually two stores a night. Very rare that I sit and wait, and when I do, I tell the store, they have 30 minutes to finish up the trailer or I'm taking the load back to the DC. That usually lights the fire and gets me rolling again. One night, I sat 90 minutes and wound up in violation when I tried to make my second run for the night. I told my company, never again will that happen. They agreed. .61cpm, average 450-540 miles a night, home everyday, off weekends. It's the best gig I've ever had. But, there's a better opportunity and I'm looking to level up soon.
@durp2878
3 жыл бұрын
You work for McElroy?
@heinzkitzvelvet
3 жыл бұрын
@@durp2878 Hub Group
@terryleonard2
2 жыл бұрын
@Anderia Eze Facts! That I35 is a mess, not as bad late night till about 5am.
@leroylawrence2773
2 жыл бұрын
I started OTR because I was under the impression most local companies wanted you to have experience! The company I’m at now, they hire after 3-6 months! I’m glad I got my OTR experience though.
@wanghaf_Gl0yper
2 жыл бұрын
That’s my plan, 6 months otr. But still home weekly. Then go local
@oinnsheathen5684
Жыл бұрын
@@wanghaf_Gl0yper almost there?
@quilnux
2 жыл бұрын
I'm planning to get my CDL in spring. Been doing a lot of research. This video helped me to decide what I should get into. I will likely do regional starting out and move to long haul a few years afterwards. Thanks for the video!
@TheKlone594
2 жыл бұрын
U decided yet it’s spring
@quilnux
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheKlone594 not yet. My wife was given an offer to buy her business. If she takes it we might actually be retiring. We are going to wait and see what happens with that (probably going to be at least a year). In the meantime I've been taking a non-CDL local hauling job. I like doing it so if the deal falls thru I'll likely be going the CDL route. Regional is probably the direction I'll go.
@kingjamir2135
Жыл бұрын
@@quilnuxits been a year now. So how is everything?
@c.l.freeman7654
3 жыл бұрын
I start my career this month September 27th. I picked regional which will be the central 24 states and home weekends. First, I chose dedicated but it would have been slip Seat and I would rather have my own truck and not have to keep taking my things out every 5 days. I love to drive and explore so regional fits perfectly
@nickalan8586
2 жыл бұрын
FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA
@mustasheolll2020
2 жыл бұрын
I want to do dedicated but who knows I might end up regional, dedicated just seems easier and less stressful
@antonjames4867
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah you're home every night as a local but you work all day then as soon as you get home you got to go straight to sleep and your 10 break starts from the time you get out of that truck not what time you get home so if it takes an hour to get home now you're at a 9 hour break really 8 cause you have to drive back to work do this 6 days a week and your weekends are basically catching up on your sleep
@eurostep2530
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah fuck that shit 💯 respect to those who are doing it though
@itsrelativ3967
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, when I called my friend he was always sleepy on weekends from doing local 50 plus hours a week. We talked over the phone more when he did OTR than local.
@brittenmiller7036
5 ай бұрын
I start CDL school tomorrow. I got my permit (CLP) with all the endorsements. As a single man with a service dog. I am going long-haul OTR with no homebase for a year. It’s best for me to stack up & explore. 💎
@mikebastoni4490
3 жыл бұрын
I'm starting dedicated but will be going local asap
@michaelferguson9642
3 жыл бұрын
I started local and ended up doing regional. Honestly, I’m happier now.
@jahmalh7671
3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelferguson9642 you didn’t need OTR experience to do local?
@cabnis
2 жыл бұрын
I been doing OTR for 3 years now and I just found a company that lets me run 2 weeks OTR and one week Home. Which is pretty good for me because most other companies want u out for 3 to 4 weeks and only one week Home.
@reesej2807
2 жыл бұрын
may I ask who you work for?
@josephquinonez6885
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve done local and currently dedicated , I like the home time with city driving however I was still working the 70 hr clock and a lot of physical work on top of driving! Dedicated is nice cause I’m home on various days but still don’t dig the 36 hrs off I miss 2 days off
@Jones22_
2 жыл бұрын
I drive for Coca-Cola! I'm home every night, usually summer time im working 55-60hr week, winter 40-50hr week, I been w tha company close to 11yrs now
@danstafford5977
3 жыл бұрын
OTR or over the road is 48 States and Canada... Regional driving is a specific region like 11 Western States Etc... Regional driving is exactly the same as over-the-road driving except that they stay pretty much in their region!
@ColinAdventures
Жыл бұрын
The local companies in my area pay $27/hr to start and pay goes up into the mid $30/hr range. I live in a high cost of living area though. I actually planned on doing LTL like that but decided to go OTR because it gives me way more options on where I can live. The pay isn’t quite as good but if I can live in an area with 50% lower cost of living, I’m still coming out way ahead.
@KP-05
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up these videos brother. This is beyond insightful and I always forward your channel to new drivers. 👏
@leroylawrence2773
2 жыл бұрын
I got my CDL 7yrs ago! I was under the impression that to drive local you needed a year or two experience! I drove for Covenant & Big M for almost 2 1/2yrs! If I knew what I would’ve been doing Line Haul a long time ago!
@timexcape7961
2 жыл бұрын
I got a local job after 1-2 months of experience, 7 years ago, lol. I think its the OTR companies who like to make up these lies.
@MrDaddieD
Жыл бұрын
Most local companies don't want new guy. They require OTR experience more often than not. Out where I am New Bern, NC we have Coca-Cola that's hiring both A and B CDL drivers for local. But other than that we don't have any class A local jobs
@pharaohsanakht6839
3 жыл бұрын
Back in 96 I started OTR but had to go local because I had small children and needed to be home. Now that my kids are grown up and on their own I'm OTR dedicated Colorado to North Carolina. If you have a family go local. And stay away from mail contractors. Mail contractors crap on their drivers and force crap insurance on drivers
@killertoxin1121
2 жыл бұрын
I am 100 hours into a 150 hour CDL-A course and once compleated I will have my CDL-A w/ N and T endorcements. At present I have 5 job offers ranging from 20-26 per hour. The work is mostly local dedicated water truck runs in either tankers or triaxel tankers. OTR offers are about 55-60 cents per mile. I dont know alot but I do know this is already better than nearly everything else in the area. I would have to drive about 90 minutes to get to a job that pays about 20 per hour. The company I have mentally selected is paying 24.50 per hour plus day one benefits, full pay training, boot and clothing allowance and they will launder all my clothes. and the terminal is about 5 minutes from my house 5 12 hour days a week plus all the overtime that my hours of service will allow thats nearly 2100 gross if i max out my hours of service, after a year of employment they will reinburse my schooling cost. This all seems like a pretty sweet deal given where I live I suppose we will see.
@magicremovals7333
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a sweet deal!
@alcapone3916
Жыл бұрын
I started off local hualing logs and did that for a few years with overtime and weekends off. then I went to OTR for 6 months and that was enough for me. I'd call up a friend who's going bass fishing after work and I'm sitting at a TA in cousin fuck Alabama. Had to go back to locall, Missed my weekends.
@mariannewestrope3888
Жыл бұрын
I did long haul to the U.S for over 15 years. Now I like to sleep in my own bed at night. Local does not necessarily mean city. I live in central Ontario. My run is Orillia - Barrie - Collingwood - Owen Sound - Collingwood - Orillia. I'm dedicated to one company. Not much traffic but the down side is that most of it is two-lane roads and 4-wheelers are crazy.
@nepocrates
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am just a lil old class b driver but I do love driving.
@tinicoleofficial
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’d enjoy local bc I hate city driving just driving a car bc of traffic. I prefer open road, so I’d consider regional or OTR
@thomasquezada553
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a local driver in New Jersey and, I'm doing 30 dollars the hours with benefits also after 40 hours is overtime pay weekly after taxes I'm doing almost 1,500
@guy-uo8nv
3 жыл бұрын
I don't even come close to 80k a year working healthcare
@donaldclements406
2 жыл бұрын
I am new in the industry. I started as a otr driver. I realized quickly I don't like the hastle of city driving. I like the ease of the open road.
@themanimal1925
2 жыл бұрын
I'm local now. Paid my or dues lol. But I remember I got more rest running regional than local. Some local companies with run the hell out you...lol
@josiahmcmillian4461
3 жыл бұрын
I would like to start OTR coming into the industry. My family wants me home but we stay with her in-laws. I would ideally like to get on our own in a year and make that sacrifice.
@Drayelam21
3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah! I’d recommended dedicated just cause you are gonna 5 days or so then back ( that’s what the video said ). I’m not a truck driving but also have a baby and wife and my family don’t want me gone but it’s a dream to be a truck driver. I do have a house though but pretty much same situation. Best of luck to you!
@jamesmcfayden9778
3 жыл бұрын
As a truck driver with a wife I suggest doing OTR for about a year or two to gain experience and then get something regional or local. I did OTR for 8 years and got tired of it. You miss out on a lot of things in life. Trust me don't do OTR for as long as I have when you have a wife.
@josiahmcmillian4461
3 жыл бұрын
The company I'm working with will put me on Regional after training because of my area. That's probably the best offer I can get just getting into the industry!
@denver1525
Ай бұрын
Wow I like to go long haul ❤
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
Ай бұрын
Nice!
@lawrencereaster7201
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for your explanation I think I’m gonna do Otr long haul I like to be on the road for weeks 💪🏿💪🏿
@ParadigmAC
3 жыл бұрын
Im a rookie driver and do P&D. Because I live in a rural area the days are not very long. I start at 8am and normally done by 4:30pm. Definitely home for supper with weekends off. I can be a bit physically demanding because a lot of small businesses don't have dedicated dock workers were im at. I love the challenge of maneuvering in all the small places. I live in rual Nova Scotia east coast of Canada. Heres whats funny all the trucks have sleepers so P&D with a sleeper cab may not be a normal thing im unsure.
@banozavalla2053
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this advice, and it’s very helpful, I wish you the best man
@jasonsiepierski8487
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is pretty spot on. I started off regional running the entire northeast US. Now I'm kinda in-between local and regional Buffalo, NY to Toronto. Drive about 60k miles a year but hit 5 to 12 docks a day which is why kinda local and regional. I'd be very bored with a dedicated run. My pay is a more than my first regional job but I work a lot harder and trucking has changed quite a bit in 5 plus years.
@michaelholman2083
4 ай бұрын
I highly suggest doing OTR first because if you want a local job most of them require experience but there are some local jobs that dont require experience and they pay really good like 30 and hour good but thats also if you get really lucky
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
4 ай бұрын
That's a great point!
@Lizbeth36961
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info. I want to get my CDL in August this year. My 18 year old is in treatment due to cancer, so I have to take a local job, to stay close and check on him. He’s in remission but will continue treatment. Later on I want to do either regional or OTR.
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We hope his treatment goes well!
@dontehopkins9862
3 жыл бұрын
Most over the road companies don’t pay well. The local trucks make just as much money and you don’t have to live in the truck. I heard stories of back in the day otr truckers that supposedly made $15,000-$20,000 a week but that’s definitely not now. Do OTR if you don’t want to be home because 9 times out of 10 you won’t make more money and not to mention paying for showers, food and washing clothes
@kobaltseven
3 жыл бұрын
I have seen myself becoming an OTR driver (or at the very least regional) for many many years now, but I’m afraid I would miss the home time, especially if you only get a day or two after being out for a month. I’m a hard worker, I’m a UPS driver, and love the idea behind being OTR, being out for a month, but I’m scared it would get old fast if I couldn’t be accommodated with some decent home time after a while. I guess your resets count as days off regardless of the fact that they are spent in the truck. I know owner ops have more freedom in that regard, but company drivers…
@ronaldjones4913
3 жыл бұрын
You know Swift has opportunities for new drivers fresh outta their OTR training to get dedicated accounts where you can be home daily or weekly. Just look up 'Swift Dedicated' on KZitem and you'll see the video. Being a super large carrier, I think they really need more drivers to take these loads. Used to be you had to have seniority or had been OTR for years to get these accounts, but Swift has changed in the last year or two. I think they have new management.
@thisismagacountry1318
2 жыл бұрын
Do UPS 18 wheelers get home a few nights a week? I wouldn't mind doing regional drop and hooks.
@heller196
2 жыл бұрын
I'll be otr and out 10 days off about 3 days. I am allowed a 34 hour reset that I don't have to take. Personally I have a set goal in mind, buy a piece of land and or property, save money and then go from there. Perhaps dedicated. My company also takes safety very serious and say if there's a really bad winter storm, they have a no go zone and when you get close they have a mandatory shut off that they pay you for while not driving. They just look at your previous pay over the last 4 weeks and go based off that to make sure you'll be taken care of.
@shaydesofblue2281
Жыл бұрын
@THIS IS #MAGA COUNTRY Most of the time them jobs require experience of up to 3 years. Sucks though because not everyone wants otr
@mohamedAli-kj6fb
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that's right, you'll get layover pay if you're load gets delayed but resets are usually not paid.
@maseeboi96
3 жыл бұрын
I've been told by my dad who's a long haul based out of Toronto that if I can drive in England I can drive anywhere
@Villani_AV
3 жыл бұрын
Run local, we're the only company in our area still paying hourly and we're at risk of losing our contract if we don't switch to route pay (ny metro area btw)
@OutSkirtz
2 жыл бұрын
Route pay is garbage. that’s a scam the company runs to get over on the drivers. Anything can happen out there. I’m not losing money every time there is traffic or the load isn’t ready.
@alexisserrano5158
Жыл бұрын
I recently got my cdl February 24th. I started working March 8th with a fedex contractor at 1200 weekly Monday through friday. 1500 if you work 6 days 8 hour shifts. Local work here in DFW
@chassisgeneral6926
3 жыл бұрын
I use to enjoy doing long haul in canada
@realtaste95
Жыл бұрын
I got in with UPS. started off local either doing city runs or going 4-5 hours out and coming back same day. and after a year I started covering OTR routes which is way easier and more money. and routes can be anywhere from 3500k miles to 6200k miles. but it's team driving.
@EmersonQuinton
Ай бұрын
Excellent video thx
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@PlayerrRedd
2 жыл бұрын
Great fucking video, answered all the questions I’ve been looking for, unlike these other trucker channels, love y’all
@michaelzma9102
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. This is exactly what I was trying to find out
@rolltide1190
Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! So clear and concise just what I was looking for!
@sharadbarot7319
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Nice and informative session
@NorthAmerican-Trucking-News
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@nezzelguerrero2261
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I will follow your words and start from local once my baby grow up I will go otr.
@DaveThundercloud
Жыл бұрын
It's hard to get local without experience. So u have to do OTR first.
@jagjeetjhajj2053
3 жыл бұрын
Please explain fuel subsidy system that carriers offer to owner operators
@proudcanadian9816
2 жыл бұрын
Great video ET !! As always, lots of valuable useful information here.
@longshankdrills8799
11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for all of the information, I/we appreciate it !!! 👍🏼🙏🏼👊🏼🇺🇸
@angrejsingh008
3 жыл бұрын
Great information
@toddwieland7664
3 жыл бұрын
I drive coast to coast 2000 to 3 000 mi and I’m out for 3 to 6 months
@jamesmcfayden9778
3 жыл бұрын
Did that for 8 years and I loved it when I first started and after a while I got sick of it. I'm regional now and it's nice to get home and have fun with the family and have a BBQ on the weekends instead of being at a truck stop doing a 34 hour reset
@antlive1152
Жыл бұрын
Very informative and straight to the point. Thanks
@toddwieland7664
3 жыл бұрын
Insurance says 2 years otr unless they insure themselves
@danishgambhir5628
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the knowledge ET Transport shares. Great content a d knowledge always👍🏻
@skylergarza8371
3 жыл бұрын
Here in the states the local jobs all require otr experience first
@taxmann1990
3 жыл бұрын
They really don’t, lotta companies hire you right out of school if you want to… You can work local we can do whatever you want some to require some experience but not over the road… I’m doing this for almost 40 years
@bernchyu1181
2 жыл бұрын
Question. Who hires beginners, new to trucking, for local tractor trailer jobs? That's unheard of. But dedicated, regional and otr sounds accurate. I've always heard otr and regional are what mega carriers offer beginners and it makes sense because they're mostly driving a straight line a high percent of their driving time.
@mustasheolll2020
2 жыл бұрын
Mega carriers suck ass
@rickyharvey194
2 жыл бұрын
Running is the best part !!! It's the parking for the nights suck !!! Start about 3 in the morning and get shut down by 5
@deonwhite201
3 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 for sharing
@rush8126
2 жыл бұрын
You sir put out some very good content and info. Very much appreciated!
@Sdukes001
3 жыл бұрын
I stay local for my family.
@IakonaWayne
3 жыл бұрын
local and regional is where is at, i'm switching from regional drop and hook to local P&D. I don't understand people that do OTR, I did it for 6 months team driving and was done with it after that.
@arrickjackson2431
3 жыл бұрын
Team driving is bs no rest or privacy solo is better
@danstafford5977
3 жыл бұрын
@@arrickjackson2431 That depends... team drivers get all the gravy loads... solo drivers always seem to be waiting for their next load!
@tompain2751
3 жыл бұрын
Team driving, is the worst!
@nickalan8586
2 жыл бұрын
FOR Ow/Op.11k-16k$ solo,15k-25k $ team . dedicated lanes CA
@Imfocused1
2 жыл бұрын
my cousin is convincing me to get my CDL A. he has 10 years in the game and came up with the idea of team driving. he said i could come to washington to live in his house. work for him with team driving. since he'll be a owner operator. he said he'll train me and teach me it. he is my family and know me my whole life, and knows how i am and straight up said. it doesnt have to be permanent. i can go back home and do local if i wanted but when i come back i'd have a good amount of money saved up. he promised me 1200-1500 depending on miles i put in.
@leonardj1
2 жыл бұрын
I made 100k local my very first year at coca cola. Working 65hrs a week. When I was over the road I drove the same hours and only made 65-70k a year
@maniacalgorilla
2 жыл бұрын
Coke drivers here make 65 to 70 and only work about 55 hours a week.
@leonardj1
2 жыл бұрын
@@maniacalgorilla I usually do 65-70hrs a week. Check be $3900-4200 every 2 weeks
@leonardj1
2 жыл бұрын
@@maniacalgorilla what state you in?
@jess.a9214
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good information. I’m getting my cdl here in early spring. I will choose local.
@michaelhoisington805
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer otr , never really cared to get home , I'm disabled now and I miss driving , did it for 30 years
@cbylsma626
2 жыл бұрын
BTW, the local drivers normally aren't paid OT until 60 hours have past, and sadly most don't even get OT period! The only way to be paid OT after 40 hours is to work for a manufacturer or company that doesn't make its living off of the transportation of goods, but owns their own trucks! The ministry of labour has different rules for the trucking industry concerning pay vs other employers which allows local drivers to be exploited this way.
@sethw997
9 ай бұрын
Im on a dedicated route. Crossing state lines. He's right. Its boring, but the consistency is legit. Im trying to "cut my teeth" as he put it on this route. Steady 5 days a week (6 if i got time on my 70 hour clock
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