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Why do most mega otr carriers want you gone so long?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ffx95, Nov 1, 2017.

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  1. Nov 1, 2017 #1
    Ffx95

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    A day of hometime for every week you're out isn't great. You're driving 8-10 hours a day, you're away for a month and all you get is 4-5 days? A whole 30 days away from home and the most they want me home is 5 days? Then comes the crap pay, no overtime, etc.

    I've always wondered this because I keep catching hell/pestered for taking 2 weeks off when I'm out there for 2 whole months. If you're single there's no point having a house at that ratio of work to hometime especially out in the northeast where the rent is $1200 for an apartment.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2017 #2
    poppapump1332

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    I've been saying that for years if you run otr living in the northeast is a big waste of money.Go buy a house in w.va,alabama,tn,etc for 50,000.
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2017 #3
    DrFlush

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    They need you to stay out all the time so you can make up for all the deadwood and screw-ups in the office.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2017 #4
    albert l

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    Truck has to move to cover the company lease
     
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    1278PA

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    Freight doesn't stop that's why and they need people to move it. 2 weeks off every 2 months? So basically thats 2 and a half months off in a year. That's not too much to ask lol
     
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    Chinatown

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    Do that and change companies if you think you're gone too long. Move to a state with no income taxes.
     
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  9. Nov 1, 2017 #7
    BoostedTeg

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    Stop working for a bottom feeder company and things get a whole lot better.
     
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  10. Nov 1, 2017 #8
    pattyj

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    OTR driving isn't for everyone.I did it for 9 years and loved it.What I say to people that applied for that position is if you're not happy then find another driving job.There are many that don't require to stay out a month.
     
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  11. Nov 1, 2017 #9
    Ffx95

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    I really like OTR. I'm not a social person so when I'm running long distance solo it's amazing for me. Just myself, good music, open road, and the occasional beautiful scenery. I can go out 1-3 months at a time but I want the least a week for every month I'm out not a day per week.
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2017 #10
    Ffx95

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    What decent company hires a 10 month rookie with an auto restriction?
     
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