Thanks for continuing to update this thread, I'm learning a lot by following you and
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So are you considered regional or OTR at this point? How many days are you out typically vs home time?
Superior Carriers, my experience.
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I second what MYSTYKRACER said, I really enjoy keeping up with all of you and your adventures. If I can ever get out of this automotive business I've been stuck in the last 18 years I hope to get back on the road and be one of you guys.
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I like this run because I can relax and use my whole 14 if I need. I usually stop and get the truck washed, etc. Most of our runs are 1 night out, 1 night home so a bit faster paced. I do a run usually every week that is 500 miles. I find that more stressful cuz I just want to get there, deliver, take my 10 hr break, and get home. I find when I get there I'm not tired yet, and it takes me a while to fall sleep and I don't get enough sleep cuz I want to leave and get home. I think regional is more stressful than being a road driver. I'm usually loading anywhere from 5pm-5am and driving at night and trying to sleep during the day, flip it and get home. Most of our road drivers I talk to stop by 5pm, get a good rest and head out early the next day. Our schedule isn't that loose. On that 500 mile run I do weekly, we usually only have 12 hours from when we leave the shipper to get to the customer. 500 miles, governed at 65 mph, is a bit over 8 hours loaded, so you have to take a 30 minute break. I may stop at a WalMart or Chipotle on my way to customer but there's not much time for anything else. Maybe a truck wash if it's the middle of the night, but I usually save that for my North Carolina run.
I'll update tomorrow how my first 6 months solo have gone down. I've done about 7 air offs/pump offs. Got get to prepping some food for this run so I can hit the roadCabinover101, MYSTYKRACER, Suspect Zero and 3 others Thank this. -
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I'm taking my 10 at an outlet mall so I'm out of here...got some retail therapy to do. I'll check in tomorrow with my 6 month update (I'll be home later tonight)Cabinover101, MYSTYKRACER, Suspect Zero and 1 other person Thank this. -
Thanks for sharing your experience! I had been a bit skeptical about the quoted earnings figures for even first year drivers as so much recruiter bs, but it does seem like you're on track to get there and then some! That's nice to know for someone who's looking to get on w/ Superior hopefully at the beginning of next year ( I'll finish CDL school mid-December ). Hopefully they're still hiring at that time.
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