Are we crazy? Need advice about going back to OTR and a good company

25 yrs with the same co home everyday and weekends good medical sounds like my dream job

 

No team jobs at Averitt?
All of those years he has put in with them it would be a shame to walk away.
I'm sure he is making a good living there topped out on pay.

Heck,stay home with the grand kids and enjoy life! Much better than running all over the country.
Let him retire there.

If you are dead set on team running I would look into flatbed,heavy haul or over sized..That is where the money is.

 

Sounds like he should stay where he is for another 12 years, save money, then retire, get your own truck, and drive part time through your retirement years.

 

Hi His_Navigator, welcome aboard. I strongly urge you to reconsider. I think your memories of long ago will quickly vanish in today's OTR trucking world. I can understand that your husband may be getting burnt out, but that is nothing compared to the horrors out there now. HOS, parking nightmares, carriers that couldn't care less about you, shoddy health plans that might not even be included anymore (benefits offered, not included) theft, inattentive drivers on cell phones, (there's a department here called "trucking accidents" that will make you throw up). I just don't think it's a good idea.

 

I over heard some drivers talking about teaming with quest. They say just about everyone is happy there. Worth a look.

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4415312]Hi His_Navigator, welcome aboard. I strongly urge you to reconsider. I think your memories of long ago will quickly vanish in today's OTR trucking world. I can understand that your husband may be getting burnt out, but that is nothing compared to the horrors out there now. HOS, parking nightmares, carriers that couldn't care less about you, shoddy health plans that might not even be included anymore (benefits offered, not included) theft, inattentive drivers on cell phones, (there's a department here called "trucking accidents" that will make you throw up). I just don't think it's a good idea.[/QUOTE]


Well said! I agree 100%

OTR is so different than it was back then. Just the parking and idiot drivers on cell phones drive me crazy.
You about have to find parking by dark or forget it! All these solar powered steering wheel holders!

20 years ago was a completely different scenario,it was actually fun back then!

 

Crazy. LOL no offense intended.

 

No, you all are not crazy. If, in your current situation, you'd be happier running team and seeing some country, go for it! If I could get my wife to team with me, I think I'd get into expediting. Running a straight truck with a nice big custom sleeper would be a good way to go.