Regional truck driving refers to the area in which a truck driver primarily operates. It is a type of truck driving job that is different from over-the-road (OTR) and local truck driving. Here are some key differences between the three types of truck driving jobs:

Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driving

• Hauls freight over long distances, spending 3-4 weeks at a time on the road
• Drives all across the United States and Canada
• Hauls all types of items including heavy freight, machinery, construction materials, and other equipment
• Drivers log more miles and get paid bigger bucks for logging those extra miles

Regional Truck Driving

• Refers to someone who drives trucks in a certain part of the country also known as a “region”
• Drives certain, predetermined distances within a certain amount of hours each day and is able to return home on the weekend
• Generally paid modest salaries
• Drivers can still see the US as they drive throughout their region, but they have less travel time than OTR drivers

Local Truck Driving

• Allows the driver to be home every night
• Routes are local, typically within a 200 mile radius and consist of an 8-10 hour work day
• Can be more difficult than OTR or regional truck driving due to the nature of the job
• Drivers may be required to handle the freight they carry

In summary, regional truck driving is a type of truck driving job where the driver operates within a certain part of the country and is able to return home on the weekend. It is different from over-the-road and local truck driving in terms of the distance traveled, time spent away from home, and type of freight hauled.