Ok drivers, would you...

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  1. Jan 16, 2017 #1
    Voyager1968

    Voyager1968 Road Train Member

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    ...give up an OTR regional job driving a 2016 KW T680 but with erratic and unpredictable miles and pay, for a local job with with a mid 1990's Freightliner FLD but offering a steady, consistent, and predictable paycheck (overall money would be somewhat better as well) that would get you home every night and be off weekends?

    I'd be paid a percentage of linehaul revenue and running an 8-10 hour shift from the same shipper to the same receiver everyday, Monday through Friday.
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2017 #2
    dptrucker

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    I would pick the local since it would get me home every nite and more money. But if you dont like hometime then stay regional lol
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2017 #3
    street beater

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    To many things depend on what a driver wants. Do you want local? Or are you just dissatisfied with your current job?
     
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  5. Jan 16, 2017 #4
    Pepper24

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    That would depend on what you want .as far as the truck I wouldn't be concerned about the truck as much as how stable the company is.
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2017 #5
    plague300

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    Benefits?
    I hate my local gig but has free insurance
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2017 #6
    Voyager1968

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    I sometimes like being out, but miles aren't consistent, and while I'm home weekly, I never know what day I'm leaving or returning. It makes it difficult to plan family time or events.

    I was just wondering about the truck. I'd be going from state of the art to old school pretty drastically...lol
     
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  9. Jan 16, 2017 #7
    SingingWolf

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    Why compare the trucks unless you are forced to own one or the other? It's not like you're going to be sleeping in the Freightliner regularly.
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2017 #8
    Voyager1968

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    Don't need them. My wife's plan is top notch and nobody can come close to matching it.
     
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  11. Jan 16, 2017 #9
    Voyager1968

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    True.
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2017 #10
    plague300

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    Probably worth it then, if only the 8-10 hrs as stated. Truck not that big of deal, if it works everyday
     
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