Trucking Companies hiring Military Reservists

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  1. McTruckin0924

    McTruckin0924 Bobtail Member

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    I’m looking for recommendations on trucking companies that accommodate my Air Force Reserve schedule typically the first weekend of the month.

    I drove for Stevens Transport for about a year in 2022 and I am eligible for Re-hire but want to see what else is out there. (Was not in the Air Force at that time.)

    I live in Florida and Swift is not hiring new drivers. Prime has 4-6 month training program for their Flatbed and out 6 weeks at a time Reefer is not an available option per the recruiter I spoke to.

    Werner, Roehel and Schneider also say they accommodate reservist but didn’t know what else is out there.

    According to some posts about Werner their pay was only $700-900 by they have it posted on their website between $1100-1500. I don’t know about you folks but to drive for 60-70 hours a week and make $700, the math just ain’t mathing for me.

    Ideally I would like to drive for 28 days fulfill my obligation and get back out on the road. I do not care about home time just need to make it back for UTA.

    Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Every employer is required to accommodate employees with Guard & Reserve duty.
     
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  4. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    You would have to plan to be home 2 days before the weekend, because you never know with trucking.
     
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  5. McTruckin0924

    McTruckin0924 Bobtail Member

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    I appreciate the response! I know it can be difficult for some carriers to accommodate that based on freight coming out of FL.
     
  6. McTruckin0924

    McTruckin0924 Bobtail Member

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    I agree 100% Thank you for your input!
     
  7. McTruckin0924

    McTruckin0924 Bobtail Member

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    If anyone has any specific companies that they recommend I appreciate any and all input
     
  8. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    Where exactly in FL? Makes a huge difference.
     
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  9. McTruckin0924

    McTruckin0924 Bobtail Member

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    Brevard County, closest major city is Orlando
     
  10. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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  11. Ridgeline

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    As mentioned, by law, I have to accommodate any person working for me to meet their obligations. Some of my office staff and my W2 drivers are given a lot of latitude on time off; the other drivers, if they are stuck somewhere, we make sure they are home before their week/weekend - sometimes on my own dime. I understand most companies will do the same for reservists.
     
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