My first DM at Swift told me her view on the matter.
If you work any part of a day, it is not a day off.
So if I get home on Monday after delivering a load I will take Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday off, and then return Friday morning.
I have held to that schedule ever since.
I normally go back on duty at 1000 on my day back.
And it is 1 day per week out, but I've heard some terminals don't like to give you that many days off if you have been out for 4-6 weeks and want 4-6 days off.
Some will make you turn in your truck if you want more than 2 or 3 days, even though it was earned. Then you have to wait for an available truck when you come back.
I have never had that problem.
Is 2-3 days off for every 3-4 weeks out the standard for OTR Megas?
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Chinatown Thanks this.
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Too much to do in the morning getting all my stuff back in the truck, not to mention I don't want to wake up that early on my last morning home.
I'm usually out 4-5 weeks and take 3 days off, so they can allow me to come back later in the morning.
Well, that's how I see it.
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Drive around your home city and look for local companies. Call em and talk to them.
I'm home two days or more every week.
If I work part of the day it doesn't count as a day off, unless I'm trying to stay busy.
Things take some adjusting when you're new to a company in my case it only got smoother.
Communication is key.
The small (but decent) companies are worth trying out.
But don't be afraid to reach out to the ones chinatown listed, he knows his stuff I've hollered at him more then my fair share and he's always been 100scott180 Thanks this. -
At one time, this was very unpopular opinion on here. Idk if it still is but here it goes.
IF you don't want to sleep in a truck every night, find a job where there is no bed in the back.
A lot of guys will say, "I took a local gig and only got 9 hours at home!"
Well my reply to them (as it has always been) is that you picked the wrong local to work for.
Eight year into my driving career. I have spent 8 months of those eight years OTR.
This career is what you make of it. If you are hungry, the option is there to be home every night with weekends off.
If you aren't? Enjoy your time on the road.
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Where I work now, my day off starts on the day I scheduled it. Quite a few times I have actually gotten home 2 or 3 days before scheduled due to how the load home worked out. Never heard a word about coming back out early when that happens. -
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I dont know about all of that. I've made 73k so far this year and I've slept in my own bed every night
I mean 2 or 3 weeks gone. I guess one has to forget about kids or a sex life with the wifeLast edited: Sep 23, 2021
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I feel compelled to give it to you straight so here is a piece of info I feel you should consider. If you don’t stay out for 8-12 weeks, the OTR drivers will mean mouth you behind your back. They’ll say they won’t, but they will.
Now me (I’m local), I don’t roll that way. I’m inclusive, inviting and always want to listen to your side of things. So, just know I’m always here for you and you’re welcome to come visit anytime. And, bless you for being a Kentuckian!Speed_Drums Thanks this.
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