I hear where your coming from but a lot of companies can't (or don't want to) let a truck sit for 15 days. That could be a lot of revenue being missed out on that is needed.
Taking the truck home for extended days off?
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Lennythedriver, Jul 10, 2022.
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in my over 35 yrs driving the road, I've never worked for a company that had someone use and sleep in "my" truck.
maybe a local run if needed, but that was rare.
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I’m on pace to have 64 days of home time this year. And that includes my vacation time. That’s some drivers on here will hoot and holler about that on here….and I know there would be a heck of a lot of trucking companies that would be happy with the driver only taking 64 days off in a year.Another Canadian driver and tscottme Thank this. -
I lived in my truck for 14 months, doing 10 months without a day off. But, I chose to work 2,000 miles from home, not bring a car, or have another place to live while I was out West. We all make choices, I've made some really bad ones. But, for better or worse, I analyze each choice like the fate of the free world is being determined. My approach has certain penalties, the opposite approach has different penalties. The best you can do is learn from any hardship you face so you don't have to repeat the same hardship. I no I won't live long enough to make all the mistakes so I try and learn from other people's mistakes.Numb, Another Canadian driver and Lennythedriver Thank this. -
You are correct though, I’m into just the start of year four being out here driving. And I’m still learning ways to make my job more pleasant. And I’ll probably be learning ways to make it more pleasant until I’m too old to drive. LolNumb, Another Canadian driver, rockeee and 1 other person Thank this. -
That seems like a good plan. Nobody cares more about your comfort and your future than you should. If you don't look after your needs, nobody else will.
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