Schneider Prehire, Cannot Decide Regional Or Dedicated. Nervous
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Do you mean regional or OTR (over the road)? Regional can be dedicated at the same time...
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Thanks for the Reply, I guess they both are regional , one is a Dollar Tree account where you are hand unloading trucks, the other is just called Regional
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
I have a hard time backing trucks in difficult areas i get nervous about it.
Also i do like the hands on Delivery but the backing is part of my issue for the Dollar Tree account.
Its my understanding that backing will be part of any route regardless of regional , dedicated or Long-Haul. You've gotta get the product to a dock.
The only conceivable scenario where you wouldn't necessarily be required to back up to a dock is if your driving a tanker or possibly flat-bed.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Hi Charlie, i can back into docks and such, but when it comes to stripmalls and tight areas i have zero confidence. i do get out and look often but i am afraid i will hit something, when i used to drive i have called my dispatchers before about places i did not want to try and back into. That does not go very well :(
Dispatcher:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
Not to sound mean but as a driver, you're going to have to get used to the fact that not every backing situation is going to be cut and dry. Rarely will you have the ones where there's plenty of room to setup where it's all but a straight line back into a dock, it's just something you'll have to learn. You mention that you G.O.A.L. frequently, awesome because your already doing it the right way. Just take your time and it will get easier, I promise. The one time you get over confident and think, I got this, you'll hit something. Take your time, know that you can do it and drive that trailer where you want it to go.
Thanks Robert B. , I will just have to be confident and keep G.O.A.L., just take my time and not let anyone rush me. thanks to everyone who has replied. :)
Kris, Since it's been quite some time since you last drove a CMV , any company you hire on with will likely have you take a refresher course or have you go through road-training (possibly shortened because of your experience).
Dollar General is a Dedicated account that will require you to back and maneuver the truck in very tight quarters, like strip malls and shopping centers.
How much experience do you actually have?
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
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The last time i drove a truck was in 2008, I still have my Cdl and have a prehire experienced with Schneider. I have to decide if i want Regional or Dedicated. I am very nervous, this is my only means of supporting myself. I have a learning disability which makes remembering instructions hard on me, and anxiety. i take medication for my issue which has been approved by Schneiders Doctors. I need suggestions on what would be a better option for me. i know it will be very hard for me to be on the road, but i have to do so to live. Thanks for any help.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Prehire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.