Curious as to company drivers who run so much away from home, how much time off do you take when finally home?
Is it one day off for every week you run?
Do you prefer to stay out for 2-3 months then take off for a week? or more than a week?
Company OTR drivers/ taking more than week off
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Squirel, Apr 17, 2012.
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Depends on your situation. I like to run 5-6 weeks then take a week off. Then once a year i will take a month off. Also depends on your company. A large company can cover the work, but a small one would be in a bind.
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I like your schedule there monkeypuncher
Sounds exactly like what Im looking for! -
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Look into expediting ( FedEx Custom Critical , Panther). They just expect 75% availability . Most drivers work 3 or 4 weeks then take a week off.
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Some companies require a driver to clean out the truck if taking that much time off. Something to ask about when researching companies if extended time off is something you are looking for. It's a real PITA to get all your stuff out of a truck every couple months, plus you have to go through the hassle of cleaning the new truck when you go back to work. Much simpler to find a company that will let you keep the truck on time off.
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I usually stay out 3 weeks then take off 5 days.
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I'm home every 4th weekend. Get home on Thursday night, and leave out on Monday morning. At my company, if you take 5 days off, or more, than you have to turn your truck in, unless approved. If you've been with the company for a bit, then you can keep it.Squirel Thanks this. -
crazy as it sounds but when i'm on the road i miss being home but after a couple days being home i gotta go and get back on the road!!! normally wont stay home more than 4 days
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