What's the difference between OTR, local and regional trucking?

Justin

I'll get my CDL in one month; which position do I need to choose? Can someone help me, please?

In my opinion regional trucking refers to the part of the country usually within a 1,000 mile radius. Local trucking is within a 200 mile radius and consist of an 8-10 hour work day. OTR trucking involves long distances, across state lines and even national borders. What do you think guys?

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Elias

11.19.2022

Regional’s the middle road, you get a bit of both worlds.

Orlando

11.10.2022

If you’re a homebody, might wanna stick to local or regional gigs

Haroon

11.02.2022

Rollin’ OTR ain’t for the faint of heart, it’s the long haul life for me. You get to see the country, but you’re away from home a lot.

Fleur

10.28.2022

Regional areas

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

10.26.2022

Hello! Of course, I will try to help you! And I will talk about Company Driver positions. - OTR position is better for drivers ready to stay Over the Road for around two weeks! This driver works for a CPM ( Cents per mile) and can bring home about $2500 per week (if he's hardworking! About home time, it will be 2 or 3 days home in 2 or 3 weeks. - Regional position. Companies pay by CPM or Daily rate. It depends on the trucking company. Home time will be possible - once (a day or two) a week. - Local position. Companies pay by hourly rate or Daily rate. Every day home. You can bring home around $1500 per week, depending on how many hours you are ready to work!