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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tarheelsfan105, Dec 23, 2022.

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  1. Dec 23, 2022 #1
    tarheelsfan105

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    Thought I'd ask the question/s in here since this site is a plethora of great information. I retired from the Air Force this past December. I've since gotten my CDL and I'm currently hauling fuel (home daily) as a company driver. First off, I really do like the job. Not sure why, I never saw myself driving a semi but I really do enjoy it. My company (understandably so) starts most new guys out on the night shift; however, the terminal manager has allowed me to start off on weekend days. Right now I'm, by choice, only working Sat, Sun, & Mondays. Ideally my 3 days would be during the week but I understand they pretty much base scheduling on seniority, and I know I'm still the new guy.

    My question is this, I would like to drive a couple more days during the week. I could ask for a couple more days from my current company but I don't think it would be worth it pay wise. In other words, I would like to make myself available to multiple entities O/O's or company's as a stand by driver (most likely as a 1099 entity). I would get the call if/when they have other drivers not available for whatever reason. I'd charge a flat rate of around $500 per day. I understand that's high and significantly more than I make per day with my current company but I'd only be used in a scenario where no other driver was available.

    I have less than a year experience and the only semi work I've done is hauling fuel so I know this may be a deal breaker as I understand most insurance policies want to see a driver with at least 2 years experience.

    Does the above sound practical? If so, how would my drive time be captured and possibly integrated if 2 or more ELDs are used? Also, would you think my current terminal manager would have an issue with it? The way I see it, I owe them 33 drive hours per week and 42 duty hours per week. What I do with the rest of my drive/duty time should be of no concern to them or am I missing something? Any other issues/concerns I may be missing.

    Sorry such a long post, just wanted to provide enough current info and background.
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2022 #2
    Chinatown

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    Sign up with a cdl temp. service, then can work when you want to.
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2022 #3
    ducnut

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    Trying to manage two different ELD’s is going to be really messy. You’d have to edit each one with the info from the other one. With what some of mine look like, I can’t imagine trying to input them into another system.

    Personally, I see doing a completely different job as being easier. For instance, if you’re simply clocking into a time clock somewhere else, inputting that into your ELD would be way simpler.

    From a liability standpoint, you’re going to need to be 100% accurate. If you have any mistakes on either side and have an accident, you’re going to be made out the bad guy.
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2022 #4
    Hawkeye72

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    I'd ask at work if your allowed to work somewhere else. Companies sometimes have policies that you can't work for another company. Or you can't work for competitors or customers.
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2022 #5
    Espressolane

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    You can certainly work for 2 companies as a driver. Even covered in the regulations. The problem is it gets complicated real quick with the HOS. You would be required to report your logs/hours to both companies. Just depends on the systems they use, the radius of work zone. This would require you to have a daily print out of your work, in order to report this to your employers. You they may not like that, more records for them to keep up with. If you’re using an ELD, somehow, some one has to add that to the system, at each employer. My guess is your fuel company is a 70 in 8 days. You are still held to that number, even working for 2 companies. You state that you’re putting in 42 hours at your current employer, that only leaves 28 work/drive hours per cycle. What happens if a problem occurs, like a flat tire? You could be in a bad situation with your hours real quick. Sure, local work has a few exceptions and does allow one day at 16 hours. If memory serves me, that is only useable once per 10 days. Again, it can get complicated real quick. May be better to work with your current employer about taking on more work days. Less headaches.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2022 #6
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    I just put my feet up on the back porch , you earned it Airman.
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2022 #7
    tarheelsfan105

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    thanks, may try that
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2022 #8
    tarheelsfan105

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    appreciate it but I just can't do that...I'm 43, in good shape and I really do like driving
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2022 #9
    Chinatown

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    Consider a union trucking job and earn a 2nd pension. Eventually, with Social Security, a 3rd pension.
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2022 #10
    tarheelsfan105

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    yea, I'll have to talk with them, I definitely wouldn't expect them to be ok with me working for competitors or customers. Just wanted to ask the question up here to get other perspectives...Thx for your reply
     
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