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Is 2nd or 3rd shift better & what shift do most LH COs start at?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Captainmidnite51, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. Apr 7, 2025 #1
    Captainmidnite51

    Captainmidnite51 Bobtail Member

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    I am going to go to trucking school soon and i would prefer to run 2nd shift linehaul. is this feasible or do they start all new guys on days i DO NOT wanna work days at all. just me and my dog at my house so i can sleep anytime. id even prefer to do something like a weeekend wherer i can just work maybe 3 days a week is that possible?
     
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  3. Apr 7, 2025 #2
    Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    Any fuel company would love someone who wants to work nights and weekends.
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2025 #3
    Opus

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    You don't get to choose, you get what's left (if anything).
    Judging by your OP, you might want to seriously consider a different career path.
    Good luck.
     
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  5. Apr 7, 2025 #4
    tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    There is no rule. You get what THAT company gives you. Also, linehaul is mostly nights. I'd be shocked badly if you ever got any 3 day work weeks except for an occasional holiday, bad weather, SNAFU sort of surprise. Nighttime is the right time to drive. I did it for 18 years, although it wasn't linehaul/LTL.
     
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  7. Apr 7, 2025 #5
    Anywhichwaybutloose

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    If your want to run linehaul at an LTL,many offer in house CDL training.
     
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