If you have some kind of emergency, does the company give you some time off without firing you?
Do truckers have flexibility?
Taking a week or two off in trucking?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hopeful eyes, Dec 12, 2020.
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All depends on who you work for, I suppose.
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I doubt you would get fired for that, but you would probably have to clean out your truck.
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Something to keep in mind, trucks are expensive. Companies make money when trucks are pulling loaded trailers. This is why, as was said above, don't be surprised if your tractor gets assigned to someone else, if you have to take a couple weeks off.
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So how do truckers have vacations?
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Vacations are planned well in advance.
It sounds like what you are talking about is an immediate I have to leave right now there's an emergency type of situation.hopeful eyes, Hazmat Cat, meechyaboy and 1 other person Thank this. -
What's a "vacation"?
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Well said. @hopeful eyes needs to narrow her focus a little and concentrate on getting the permit and getting through school.88 Alpha, Lumper Humper, Brettj3876 and 2 others Thank this.
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