4 Days out, 4 Days home( even for newbies )

4 on 4 off would be considered a part time driver wouldn't it?Somebody with that schedule,hopefully they don't have many bills or someone to help.

 

Well in non trucking life there are people that have jobs that they only work 4 days a week at or sometimes even 3. I work 4 10 hour days at mine but I do have a PT job as well and work there when I can or feel like it. It depends on where you live and how you live. There are millions of people who have spouses that work (mine does) or don't feel like they have to keep up with the Joneses. I'll let you in on a little secret. The "Joneses" are broke. Maybe drivers that want flexible schedules don't have kids and or can manage to live within their means. Maybe they don't want to live in a truck for a month at a time. Not everyone is the same and that seems to be an impossible task to get through some people's heads. It's not complicated.
I like taking time off and going places or doing things I want to do and in order to do that I'd want a job that's got time off and is flexible. That's why the carriers that I primarily look at are the ones that offer flexible time off. I understand about paying your dues but there's very little chance I'd stick long term with an employer that gave 1 day off for every 7 out. There is no other industry that does that other than trucking that I'm aware of and they wonder why the turnover is so high. The max I'd be out after training if I do decide drive would be 2 weeks and I'd better be off for at least 4 or 5 days after the 2 weeks. It #### sure wouldn't be 2 days unless it's my choice and or the pay is significant. There's a reason companies are doing the flexible time off programs. Some drivers do have a life other than living in a truck.

 

No No No. You don't understand. All square pegs MUST... I REPEAT...MUST fit into the round holes. There is no other option. It's not trucking unless your working 220 hours per weeks and driving 12,000 miles on five minutes shut-eye under the domination of a toothless dispatcher named Poindexter. Anything else is just simply impossible. Companies that offer 7/7 14/7 4/4... well its all a big ploy to steal your firstborn and enslave you into the nightmare of full time trucking.

 

Does Garner still consider you a full time employee, and offer health insurance and other benefits? If so, it doesnt sound too bad. But I do have to say that there are companies that will pay more per mile than that without having to clean out your truck every time you come home. Id like to find something with a bit more hometime, like that, if I could. But I know Im outside their area for sure.

 

Heres the downside as Mr. Ed pointed out; lack of health benefits. I have a feeling Garner will say something along the lines of "Your only working half the time, why should we include health benefits?? If Garner indeed does pay for the health, then it speaks volumes for themselves.

 

Why yes!! They can't put anything on the internet that isn't true!! And I'm a French model!!!

 

I didn't read the entire thread, shame on me..I have a question, not being sarcastic, argumentative or offering negativity..

How are you working 2 weeks a month (16 days) and surviving? The only thing I can determine is during your time off working another job? You live a very mediocre life? Your significant other have a very well paying job?

This industry is not built around home time and $80k a year jobs..I guess if you want/need 4 on 4 off driving job then your life, your kids life, your home is built around $18k a year take home?

Thats rediculous, go work fast food or at Walmart..you're home everyday and your not lowering the freight prices..

Im not wishing you good luck driving, but am wishing you good luck on a different career choice.

 

That speaks volumes on Gardner. If I lived in OH, they would be hearing from me just for that reason.