Any Trucking Company's that Put You In A Motel/Hotel?

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  1. hculiver

    hculiver Light Load Member

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    Hey Guys Are There Any Trucking Company's That Try To Put There Employees In A Motel/Hotel?.....Thanks

    I ask This Because I Am 445lbs & 6ft 8in Tall. :biggrin_2556:
     
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  3. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    The only time you'll see a motel room, on the company, is during orientation.Or if truck is broke down. If you get "layover" pay, that is suppose to help ease the costs of sitting, such as grub/motel.
     
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  4. double_r

    double_r Heavy Load Member

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    Only if you are driving a daycab. Although, there are some private carriers that do.
     
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  5. Nashville Driver

    Nashville Driver Medium Load Member

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    You will have to do some research in your area, here in TN & NC, some off the furniture manufacturers have their own private fleets and run day cabs.... their drivers take breaks in pre-assinged motels (Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, Scotish Inn, Etc) along their route. It seems some of the big resturant food distributors and grocery stores with their own distribution, also use this business model. The only down side is the fact that all of these job require a fairly stout fitness level, as these guys often do all the unloading.
     
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  6. rockee

    rockee Road Train Member

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    Yea for the most part no. But if you get into line haul or something specialized then maybe. Few and far between though.
     
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    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    Alot of LTL companies do it. If I end up staying overnight, its in a hotel every time.
     
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  8. Sabine in Mo

    Sabine in Mo Medium Load Member

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    I talked to an OTR driver for Sygma. She said they pay for hotels
     
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  9. Nashville Driver

    Nashville Driver Medium Load Member

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    Yes I know of several big transfer companies that pay for a motel once a month, as part of a saftey GOAL program, but not part of a day to day operation.
     
  10. double_r

    double_r Heavy Load Member

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    Sygma is not a OTR company, they are a foodservice company.
     
  11. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Yes a lot of companies do. Most otr carriers however do not. Maybe look for companies running Western Stars, probably your best fit. You also may want to look into the wellness exam. Companies are now making you do a wellness exam before hiring you.
     
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