Live load means getting trailer to the place, and then wait for loading or unloading. The process includes free loading time, usually one or two hours. Everything over that is done for a fee, but you could get stuck for hours.
Drop and Hook means delivering trailer to the customer’s facility, and then returning for it, usually after a few days. Drivers prefers this method for a several reasons including:
- Drop and Hooks are usually significantly faster than Live loads.
- Drop and Hooks provide you opportunity to get more mileage
- Drop and Hook is mostly cost twice as much as Live load.
To get some idea about Drop and Hook, I suggest watching some youtube videos like this one:
America Need Truck Drivers
The demand for truck drivers, especially OTR drivers, is higher than ever and the curve won’t get down any time soon. Daily deliveries are already suffering and there is reasonable doubt that US economy will be struck by drivers shortage.
