For an OTR driver is a 100 days on / 30 days off type schedule reasonable?

How many US $ to live like a laid back whiteman in Thailand for a year?

How much does Mammasan charge for her girls?

 

Its just not gonna happen.

 

When I worked at Knight Transportation there were many drivers that did this. Mostly European, they would work whatever length of time they wanted and go home for however long they wanted. I would not recommend Knight though as they are a shining example of what is wrong with this industry. It's well documented here on this site. I am just using them as an example because I know for a fact that what you are proposing is a possibility.

We are all just drivers here and don't know. You'll have to call different companies and ask them. But I can honestly tell you that if Knight is the only one that would accommodate your plans I would scrap the whole idea. They are simply not worth your time.

 

I think you could do it. Though 100 days seems short to me..

There's a seasonal driver at my company. Takes the summer off for some seasonal work in a different industry. Has to give up his truck each time he leaves, of course.

 

Why not just go OTR full time and live in your truck and work for a couple years and then just move there and live off the savings.

 

i'm thinking that be costly traveling back and forth. specially with your possessions. cuz you wouldn't be on the same truck coming back.

i'd also think that most companies would basically say you quit. taking that kind of time off. you'd have to go through the rehiring process again and all that crap.

crazy idea if you ask me.

 

Most companies would like that because they are always trying to get out of paying benefits.

I don't think it would fly much as a newbie because you have to be with your trainer sometimes 6 weeks. Then to say you are going to be gone for a month and then come back. I don't think that will fly because then you would have like a Year experience but have only driven 6 months. Plus I think you probably believe that OTR would be able to finance your frequent trips, and not sure how much a plane ticket is but rookie pay sucks. You would have to go to a yard and leave the truck there and of course clean it out, and just hope the unorganized terminal managers will know who you are and be able to get you back rolling.

Trucking companies don't like to work and it seems like that would be a lot of work for them. Just call around but most will just laugh I'm sure.

 

You'll have to put in at least a year first, then you can maybe take a few weeks off at most.
There will be no guarentees that your job will be available when you get back.
Each time you return they'll have to find you another truck somewhere and you'll have to establish yourself with another dispatcher, like starting all over. It'll be a hassle to manage around your schedule. I can't see anyone doing it, although I can see a recruiter saying they might just to get a butt in a seat for 6 months.

 

Passport220 what part of the philippines are you located.I also live in the ph Dgte.as for your question starting out as a rookie your pay will be at the bottom and hopefully you will get enough miles during your work period to make it.Also the cost to fly here and back will eat away a big chunk .It is a good idea i hope you find someone that will enable to do this but i really have no idea.I to had that thought but most companys ##### when you want more than 3 days off.Also don't forget getting another truck when you return can be an adventure.I wish you luck keep us posted