False Advertisement ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Zoltan1a, May 3, 2011.

  1. May 3, 2011 #1
    Zoltan1a

    Zoltan1a Road Train Member

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    From Knight


    CHOOSE YOUR HOMETIME:
    • 7/ON – 7/OFF Express Lanes
    • 14/ON – 7/OFF Express Lanes
    • 7-10 days out, 2 days home
    • Weekly home time

    Is this add just to get people in the door???
     
    Zoltan1a, May 3, 2011
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  3. May 3, 2011 #2
    Hardlyevr

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    No, they paid for an ad to keep folks away!
     
    Hardlyevr, May 3, 2011
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    JimDriv3r Thanks this.
  4. May 3, 2011 #3
    Zoltan1a

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    HaHa good one. I mean those choices appear to good to be true
     
    Zoltan1a, May 3, 2011
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  5. May 3, 2011 #4
    JimDriv3r

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    It's not a complete lie, and it depends on availability. Usually the 7 on/7 off drivers are close to retirement. The schedule is a part time schedule, so you will not make that much money. Naturally, you will share a truck with another driver. The few part timers that I've spoken to have stated that the dispatchers are good about getting the drivers home after a week.

    You can ask a recruiter as many questions as you want, but if it isn't in writing outside of a truck stop advertisement, then be very cautious.
     
    JimDriv3r, May 3, 2011
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  7. May 3, 2011 #5
    Allow Me.

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    They've been advertising this for quite awhile. You just need to know that it won't always work out that way. I keep saying this over and over, trucking companies are in the transportation business, not the travel business. They need to get freight delivered and keep their clients happy, right ? So, drivers needs come second. It's not a perfect world out there.
     
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