Is it reasonable to ask for 6 weeks off?

Note that good, strong-paying jobs....in the current CDL job market....are rather difficult to find -- especially for first-year drivers.

That's because one's pay is based largely on experience (sorry -- three months...or even six...does not make you "experienced").

Instead -- go for ample seat-time with a carrier that has a good reputation (& keep a clean safety record).

Later -- the money will come....



-- L

 

Well I asked for 8 months off, due to being shot 6 times with 11 bullet holes in my body. I figured asking for less than 1 month per bullet hole was reasonable.

 

Try System transport. They at least used to have a yard in Gary. The OTR fleet was good to me when I was on the road. Always good equipment and good miles. Easy company to work for.

 

I didn't steal from anyone, I was walking my dog at my trailer drop yard one night looking for a trailer on foot, rather than driving around and burning expensive diesel. He came out from behind one of our trailers and shot me 6 times after getting nothing from me.

He was caught and later charged with:

1. Attempted first degree murder
2. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
3. Felon in possession of a firearm