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Schneider to ACT - yes, another ACT thread :)

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by BlackLions, May 28, 2012.

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  1. Jul 26, 2012 #171
    BlackLions

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    It's usually 7-10 days out for couple days off. I personally stay out a bit longer, 2-3 weeks at least and might take 2-4 days off or whatever I feel like.

    I also have army and other friends all over so I might do a 34hr somewhere other than home. Also, I have a couple of fishing rods in the truck with me if I find myself in need of taking a day off and doing some of that.

    It also depends where you live, you might not need to take time off. If you live in a major city, or along i70 for example, you might spend the night at home with the load, sometimes 2-3x a week.
     
    BlackLions, Jul 26, 2012
    BlackLions, Jul 26, 2012
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  3. Jul 26, 2012 #172
    BlackLions

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    Well, got a few load offerings on Tuesday for Wed. pickup and Fri. morning delivery. Picked Ottawa, IL to Dallas area with 4 stops. ;) :) ;)

    Made it to Oklahoma last night, and only have a few hours to drive today.
     
    BlackLions, Jul 26, 2012
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  4. Jul 26, 2012 #173
    DragonTamerBrat

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    I'm not gonna repeat my answer, but these guys all read each other's threads. I know one driver who pretty much takes a 34 every weekend at home, he lives right in the middle of his freight lane. BK2 just got back from a long trip to Vegas. (As did someone else who went with him, but it escapes me right now.) As for everyone else, the l/o's can choose when they go home. If you aren't in a lane, and you go home often, it will negatively impact your bottom line. That being said, hubby has gone from Dallas to IL or OH at least 2x in the last 3 weeks, which, I think, would at least afford you the opportunity to swing by and say hi and grab a hot meal and some face time w/ the wife and kids. Assuming the kids aren't all over creation doing their own thing (teenagers!)
     
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    DragonTamerBrat, Jul 26, 2012
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    jinx0924 Thanks this.
  5. Jul 26, 2012 #174
    truckerim2055

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    I try to stay out 4 to 5 weeks then take aweek off.
     
    truckerim2055, Jul 26, 2012
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  7. Jul 26, 2012 #175
    BlackLions

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    Anyone up for bfast tomorrow morning in Dallas/irving/waxahatchie area...?
     
    BlackLions, Jul 26, 2012
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  8. Jul 26, 2012 #176
    Drifter42

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    I would except I'm in Des Moines lol...APU quit last night so now I'm idling and burning up precious fuel..Think the alternator is bad, I need to get that fixed pretty soon.
     
    Drifter42, Jul 26, 2012
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  9. Jul 26, 2012 #177
    Drifter42

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    Ive been out 6 weeks and look to stay out a couple more.
     
    Drifter42, Jul 26, 2012
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  10. Jul 27, 2012 #178
    BigKid2

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    She is correct. I just came back from 13 days off 2 weeks ago when me and Peanut Butter went to Vegas. Going to be out til 6 weeks from today and then I am taking off 11 days and me and the girlfriend are taking an Alaskan cruise on the Norwegian Jewel.
     
    BigKid2, Jul 27, 2012
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  11. Jul 27, 2012 #179
    BlackLions

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    Goooooood Morning Dallas!


    Well, my day/night started off at 0030 with a shower and nice cup of coffee.

    Did one unload at 0200 in Dallas, now I'm almost done with my 0400 in Irving. Have to wait till 0700 for next one since they have a noise ordnance in Euless and my final is at 0930 in Waxahatchie.

    So looks like I'll be grabbing some bfast in about the next 30 mins since I have nothing else to do and I'm not going back to sleep. Maybe I'll give the Xbox an hour of my time. ;)
     
    BlackLions, Jul 27, 2012
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  12. Jul 29, 2012 #180
    Drifter42

    Drifter42 Hopper Heartache

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    Things are hopping in Dallas tonite..Dropped early and was told will have preplan in the am, so I went by the Flying J at exit 472. There was no parking, but I got to see a hooker, a guy getting bracelets pu on by the cops and 2 guys riding horses right in the middle of Bonnie View LOL.
    Don't get a whole lot better than that lol.
     
    Drifter42, Jul 29, 2012
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