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Hi Finishes! Congratulations on getting your CDL! Note the fun begins.
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I don't think you'll make a "mistake" going with any of these listed companies. However, tell us more about the dedicated accounts. If they are "dollar" stores, they will be really, really tough on you. Post the details for a good critique.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
With Schneider, your dedicated job will likely be OTR. Just fewer miles and you'll get home more. I drive OTR for Schneider.
What account and where will it be? I've done Lowe's, Home Depot, Target and Walmart for Schneider.
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.
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Hello All,
I just graduated with my CDL's this past Friday, I have an opportunity for a dedicated route or OTR. I was told to be considered experienced you have to go OTR , is this true? Also what are some companies to stay away from or try to get into? The company that offered me the positions is Schneider.
Thanks for any and all advice
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Dedicated Route:
A driver or carrier who transports cargo between regular, prescribed routes. Normally it means a driver will be dedicated to working for one particular customer like Walmart or Home Depot and they will only haul freight for that customer. You'll often hear drivers say something like, "I'm on the Walmart dedicated account."
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.