So when I go home? Do I take my truck with me?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by NickAnthony122, Dec 15, 2011.

  1. NickAnthony122

    NickAnthony122 Bobtail Member

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    So when its time for me to have some home time...do I drive my truck to my house?? how does this work?
     
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  3. beboppinbigun1

    beboppinbigun1 Light Load Member

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    It all depends on the company, some allow this others don't. it also depends on how far you live from your home terminal.
     
  4. volvodriver01

    volvodriver01 Road Train Member

    Yep. Depends on your company policy. Some allow you to take the truck home on your down time and park at your house, Maybe they will have a lot they prefer you to park at by your house. Most of these companies want you to park at the yard and drive your personal vehicle back home. Just depends on who you choose to drive for.
     
  5. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    can you legally park a big truck at your home ????
     
  6. Johnny99

    Johnny99 Johnny be Good

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    It will depend on the local ordinances. Check with the town where you live.
     
    123456 Thanks this.
  7. EZ Money

    EZ Money Road Train Member

    I do all the time....it depends on the laws in each town.
    I usually leave my trailer at our yard but have brought it home sometimes.
    I live 65 miles from our yard but get paid mileage to drive home and back.
     
  8. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Wow,

    that's cool !!!
     
  9. Bigarmin88

    Bigarmin88 Road Train Member

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    And also if you planing staying home more than 4 days,they might tell you to clean out the truck and drop it off at a local yard.Most companies don't like having there trucks sit more than 3-4 days.
     
  10. Pegasus

    Pegasus Medium Load Member

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    My husband works for Maverick - we live about 20 minutes from the NLR terminal so when he gets in for home time, I go pick him up there and drop him off there at the end of his home time. I do this because we currently only have 1 working car and I need to be able to drive a mutual friend who is no longer allowed to drive due to cancer treatments leaving him with a 5% chance of seizures and also needing to be available to drive hubby's relatives around when necessary.
     
  11. Blue02celi

    Blue02celi Road Train Member

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    slipseating.... please let me know what company that is so i dont apply
    i would rather have my own truck and not have to worry about cleaning my stuff out everytime I stopped home for more than 3 days
     
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