Profile For Terry T.

Hey guys, thanks for the info. Everyone tells me to get out on the road with someone (doesn't matter too much who) and just get the miles and time. That way I can start to pick and choose from the top tier companies. -Terry T.

I recently spoke with a company regarding their routes and they told me even though they run all 48, because I'm from Upstate NY, that they would only run me east of I-35 and for the most part only down the east coast. Without going into too much detail, one of the reasons I got into trucking was the possibility of running all 48 when I could. I'm not saying that's all I what I want to do for the rest of my life, but that's how I feel now. So, here's my question: Can anyone make a list of 4 - 5 reputable companies that run all 48 consistently and hire newbie drivers? That would be very helpful. Thanks. -Terry T

I was told recently by a recruiter, that even though I was accepted to go to their orientation, I would still be subject to several background checks and other processes and I would not be officially hired until after that process was over AND after OTR training. I completely understand why a company would want to do that, but was wondering if it is standard for all companies. I wouldn't want to go to Joplin, MO or Des Moines, IA or wherever USA for a few weeks of orientation and then go OTR training for several more weeks only to find out that I wasn't going to be hired for some reason or another. Just seeing if anyone there has heard of this, and as I said: if this is pretty much standard operations for all OTR companies' orientation and hiring process? Thanks. -TT