OTR vs. Local Trucking: Pros & Cons According to Truck Drivers

Use our flowchart to discover with route is best for you: https://www.mylittlesalesman.com/news/otr-vs-local-trucking-pros-and-cons

So, which is best—OTR or local trucking? Hear the opinions of real truck drivers in this helpful guide.

Contents

• What does it mean to drive OTR vs. local?

• Which is better—OTR trucking or local driving?

• What draws drivers to OTR truck driving?

• What makes local truck driving jobs appealing?

• What are the worst parts of OTR trucking?

• What are the worst parts of local route trucking?

• What factors should a new truck driver consider when deciding between OTR or local trucking?