Are you Insane?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by PT17guy, Aug 10, 2015.

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  1. Aug 10, 2015 #1
    PT17guy

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    Just got an email from a JBHunt recruiter. Among the other "benefits", it suggested that I could earn one day off for every seven days out. That is less than four days off per month. And that's supposed to be a good thing? That's just crazy talk.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2015 #2
    Lightside

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    It's the same at Swift I believe as well. Not too keen on driving for 3+ weeks.
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2015 #3
    unloader

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    Most otr companies are one day off for every seven out. If you want more time off, find a regional or local job. Want to be home every night? Don't drive a truck with a bed in the back.

    unloader
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2015 #4
    gokiddogo

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    "earn your time off" - doesn't sound too far off from prison, does it?
     
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    w.h.o

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    I thought that how it was for otr, every week out get a day off
     
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    Vilhiem

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    Except in prison, their meals, books, TV, beds and everything else is paid for.

    ...we still gotta buy all that! :biggrin_25523:
     
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  9. Aug 10, 2015 #7
    PT17guy

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    I must have it all wrong. I thought driving, OTR and otherwise, was a job, not a religion. What other institution demands so much of your time besides religion and, apparently, OTR.
     
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  10. Aug 10, 2015 #8
    unloader

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    I'm gonna say your not cut out for OTR driving. But there's good news! There are plenty of truck driving jobs that are home every day, or five days out two days home. You just gotta look for them.

    Also, OTR isn't a job... It's a lifestyle.

    unloader
     
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  11. Aug 10, 2015 #9
    Freddy57

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    UQUOTE="PT17guy, post: 4727614, member: 155912"]I must have it all wrong. I thought driving, OTR and otherwise, was a job, not a religion. What other institution demands so much of your time besides religion and, apparently, OTR.[/QUOTE]
    Trucking is a religion. ..those who fail to pay homage to the gods of trucking will not be blessed with a parking spot for the night.
     
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  12. Aug 10, 2015 #10
    Pork Chop Express

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    And all these companies wonder why no young people want to drive a truck.
     
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