Unusual question.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sail, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. sail

    sail Bobtail Member

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    I want to drive 7-8 months out of the year, something like October through May. Does anybody know if I’ll be able to find a company that will hire me? If so maybe you can tell me where to look. I just talked to Schneider National - they say they won’t hire me. So the only choice there is not to tell them anything and quit when time comes, but they won’t hire me back in four months. I guess I can try to go elsewhere. Any thoughts/ideas will be appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
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  3. jamwadmag

    jamwadmag Road Train Member

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    Casual, can be from 1 day to 1 week/mo, but need continous employment. Means during those 4-5 mos. off, need to drive 1 day/mo min (some co.s) or drive local runs if near a terminal & big city.
     
  4. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I imagine you are going to be SOL unless maybe you can find an O/O that will work with you.


    I know guys that have their trucks paid for that do what you want.
     
  5. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    I would say if you are upfront with the company you apply with it won't be a problem. Explain why etc, but most of all when you are working make sure you do a good job and log legal (that had to come from me, right?) and no accidents etc and they will hire you back, some may even give you the original hire date. The best thing is to get one year in to take time off like that and have your doctor give you a family or medical leave!
    I think that is something you can let happen with the right company:thumbleft:
     
  6. pro1driver

    pro1driver Heavy Load Member

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    you can probably try a place like "FedEx Ground". that division is owner-operators and company drivers. apply at your location...........
     
  7. Aligator

    Aligator Light Load Member

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    I believe you'll have to work full time for a year or two and then step in and out of the same company over and over. That opinion is based upon discussions with my employer as well as total Transportation of Mississippi, who tells me they have several "seasonal hires"...

    BTW....you may be like me; a sailor. I sold off my O'Day 322 (had it for 10 years) and will be afoot for a while. Then in 2010 I'm going to buy a Cape Dory 25D.....any of this make sense to you?
     
  8. supertrucker

    supertrucker Light Load Member

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    I would say look into your area expediters thats usually employment legth anyways:thumbup:
     
  9. HEAVY METAL

    HEAVY METAL Bobtail Member

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    You could always run the "ice" roads in northern canada and U.S.A. that is just about the time frame they are run on. Bring your parka!!! LOL
     
  10. sail

    sail Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate your help.
     
  11. sail

    sail Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate the info.
     
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