Advice from o/o on getting part time weekly loads?

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  1. Doombs

    Doombs Bobtail Member

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    Question for O/O drivers. I'm looking for one or two regional loads a week while I get my website off the ground. Company driving jobs are usually full time+ commitments and I need something to basically just get me some part time regular work.

    As owner operators, is there ever a time when you'd find it helpful to have another driver step in and cover a load for you? Is this a worthwhile situation for me to pursue, or would it be not worth the hassle for most o/o drivers to mess with it?

    Any advice or ideas on how to get a 1 or 2 day a week route? Coming to the forum here was my first step, going to post on craigslist next and see what comes in. I feel like I'm going to have to finesse this search a little bit though, as most company driver jobs seem to be full time, and I can't see most o/o wanting to loan out their truck to just anybody.

    Thanks for any input,
    Zach
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    O/O's work over 70 hours a week and still has a better than 90% failure rate. This is simply not an industry where part time business owner will do anything but be a money sink.

    That said, there are temp driving agencies that you can work part time as an employee.
     
  4. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    I actually became an OO for more time off. I wanted more free time. I'm working my tail off for the next 3-4 weeks. Then taking off a week for vacation, then a bear hunt week, then a week chasing shaptail grouse.

    My equipment is paid for though.
     
  5. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I'm confused ...are you looking to be a co. driver or an O/O ? An O/O can work however much he wants. He owns the truck and can run it as much as he wants (legally). But you will have expenses, insurance, reg, permits which all come due even if the truck sits in your driveway 5 days a week.

    A co. driver can work for a co. less than full time if he can find such a co. You might try a temp agency, work when you want.
     
  6. Team818

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    Any advice or ideas on how to get a 1 or 2 day a week route?

    All those fed ex contractors might be looking for a extra board type person, called when needed type of thing, or regular 2-3 days a week. I would check with them. If you have a Fed Ex Hub in your area.
     
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  8. Chinatown

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    I've known a few 0/0's that only worked weekends for intermodal companies.
     
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    John Griffith Milk Transport
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    We are currently in need of part-time weekend driver for farm-pickup and delivery of bulk milk. Class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement required along with no less than 1 year of commercial truck driving experience. We are looking for someone who can commit to weekend days. Every other weekend is ok as long as you can commit to it. Work is in the Stark County and surrounding areas.
     
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    Truck Driver - Hiker/Vehicle Transporter/CDL - Part Time - $500 Sign on Bonus!
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    This is a casual/on-call part-time truck driving job that is perfect for licensed CDL Class A drivers seeking supplemental income and looking to work anywhere from 20 to 32 hours a week based on business needs.
     
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    Part time in Louisville, Ohio
    Medicine Center Pharmacy
    This is a part-time position generally 2 to 3 days per week unless covering for a team members vacation. Delivery hours are normally 11AM to 6PM; some days 12PM to 5PM depending on route and volume.
    Medicine Center Pharmacy is now hiring a Prescription Delivery Driver. Our delivery team members are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of prescriptions to our customers as well as for movement of inventory between our locations and occasional errands.
     
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