time off without pay question

I take a week off once every two months - normally I go to South America or Europe.

It depends who you work for and how lenient they are.

 

I stay out 3-5 weeks then take off 4-7 days. All depends on your company....

 

you may have to turn your truck in at the terminal. some companies want to keep the trucks rolling.

 

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They should let you if you give them notice... That seems like a really bad reason to let a good driver go. We give our guys all the time (within reason) that they need. Just because you are a truck driver doesn't mean you have to be an absentee family member.

 

Most companies allow you to accrue time off at a set rate. Usually, 1 day off for every 7 out. Stay out 5 weeks, take 5 days off. If you live close to the terminal expect to turn you truck in for maintenance. If not you have to have a secure place to park.

This is very common.

 

Awfully short amount of time for a long trip

 

If I take longer the company starts to ##### and moan

 

This mostly applies to the mega companies. Op find a good small company to work for not the mega garbage. I'm gone for 7 days then off a minimum of 3 days.