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What is an OTR driver?

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What is an OTR driver?

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Commercial truck drivers transport various goods from place to place. OTR truck drivers drive over-the-road for long distances delivering goods across state lines. While some OTR drivers work only in specific regions, others may drive across the United States and even into Canada or Mexico.Job DutiesOTR drivers are responsible for making sure the goods they carry arrive at their destination on schedule. Some OTR drivers are responsible for loading and/or unloading the goods as well.RegulationsThe U.S. Department of Transportation has established regulations that OTR drivers must follow. Drivers may not drive for longer than 11 hours a day and must record their activities in a log.Working ConditionsWorking conditions vary for OTR drivers depending on the weather in the location they are currently driving in. OTR drivers must pull over and rest in a “sleeper” at night while on long hauls.DownsideOTR drivers must deal with fatigue when driving for extended periods of time and from loading