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"Regional" may mean the area the company runs.. not the area you live near.
Example.. my friend worked in "eastern regional" at his company. They only had 2 regions... east and west. The dividing line? Denver. So he lived in NJ and his region was east of Denver. Way to confuse some rookies 😂🤣😅
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.
That's what I mean. Our terminology is used so loosely. It causes confusion.
I'm considered an OTR driver, but you will seldom ever see me West of the Rockies. I'm also a "dedicated" driver. A lot of people think that means I run the same route each week.
Wrong!
I simply haul loads that originate from the same customer. "Hydro" is the customer I'm dedicated to. I deliver all over the place. I may go to Upstate New York delivering a Hydro load one week, and then to Miami, FL for the next one.
We have a lot of terminology that is confusing. But then it wouldn't be trucking if we had it all figured out. That's part of the fun of it. We get to make it up as we go, and then we have plenty of things we can gripe about! 
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.
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.
3 month update! I’m happy to say I completed Knight Academy and Top Gun Academy and have been solo since March 8th. I’m loving the new lifestyle. However, the lack of home time as an OTR driver is a tad rough. My kids are too distracted by Fortnite to really notice but I’m a softy and have to see them once in a while in person as opposed to a FaceTime call. Any recommendations for a once a week or a 5-7 on 2-3 off lane? I know “dedicated” is a term that gets used loosely but If like to run between Reno and Tacoma WA as much as possible and try to stay in the Western 11. I plan to speak with my DM about it, I was just curious if anyone in here has any experience or advice on a route similar to that.
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.
Dm:
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.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.
I'm assuming you're out of reno terminal. Talk with your terminal manager, when I worked for Knight, they had a lot of freight that goes over donner to eastbay n central valley, also a lot of runs down to Vegas and socal. They may have something dedicated there, both Lowes and Sam's club used to have a lot there. If you're reliable, safe and easy to work with they will find something for you.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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Based on your location, you made the right choice. I also started out with Knight. They have a terminal right there in sparks, so you should be able to be home a good amount.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.