Local / Semi-Local ✓Home daily or multiple times weekly ✓Steady pay + consistent schedules ✓Shorter routes, more predictable days ✓Limited availability based on your location
Regional ✓Home weekly ✓Consistent miles + reliable lanes ✓Great balance of home time & earnings ✓Typically running within a set multi-state area
Dedicated ✓One customer / consistent freight ✓Predictable routes + steady pay ✓Year-round stability (no slow seasons) ✓Often includes bonuses and performance incentives
OTR ✓Run nationwide ✓Maximum miles = higher earning potential ✓Great for building experience quickly ✓Flexible routes with longer time on the road
Basic Requirements ✓Valid Class A CDL ✓Minimum 3 months recent experience ✓Must be 21 years or older ✓Clean driving record (no recent major violations)