How Much Hometime????

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Apr 22, 2018.

  1. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    looks like they forgot to tidy up the bunk......jus sayin', Dave
     
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  3. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    Uhm do you start the truck or does the planner?

    Seriously just say no ;)
     
  4. buddyd157

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    back in my earlier years, one day per week...off.

    as time progressed, i took off when ever i wanted, and passed on my freight to a lower senior drivers.

    now, i am local, so i have every weekend off. (saturday morning when i get back, off) back to work Monday nights

    i have heard of some places, you work 4 weeks, get one full week off. but you might have to give up your truck. especially if you park at a terminal.

    too many variables out there that are available.
     
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  5. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    I like the idea of leaving Sunday/Monday and getting back Thursday/Friday and having a two day weekend. It doesn't always work out, and usually ends up being "get home Saturday around noon and leave Monday at 8am" but it's still a "two day weekend" just not stretched out to two full days off.

    But I'm doing this for the money and it's getting a whole lot nicer weather-wise, so if that means a 48 hour turn around into the next week, then let's do this. I want us to get on with our lives and start a family, and if sacrificing some time at home is what I need to do then so be it.
     
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  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Well what do you want. Sure seems your posting of late is all about Dave or the cats. Really, whats in it for the company? How do you expect them to make any profits off your hard work. You did get to the house right.
     
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  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I want more money.
    More miles, and
    more hometime.

    I don't want to have to do all this personal stuff on my hometime. I just want to relax, it doesn't seem very fair.
     
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  8. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Yes. Friday. But now I'm being unloaded and have to get the truck serviced.
     
  9. diesel drinker

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    If he has some bone for me I will consider his offer.
    Seriously Dave just say "no". It's easy, I do it all the time lol.
     
  10. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    I don’t get it. You were under a load and waiting for the unload on Monday, right? Who’s biz is it what u did.
     
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  11. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    This isn't fair. @Opus brought up the cats.

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