Does it get better?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Canadianhauler21, Feb 27, 2021.

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  1. lovesthedrive

    lovesthedrive R.I.P.

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    Oh @Chinatown, some one here needs yer help again
     
    lovesthedrive, Feb 27, 2021
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    MericanMade Heavy Load Member

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    I guess the reason I’ve stuck with my kitchen remodeling job for 27 years is because I get tons of time off, make good money, and get hugs from my customers. I remodeled a sweet old man’s condo in Destin, and he gives me a $200 Bass Pro Shop gift card as a gratuity, for example.

    Learn a trade, dude, if you hate it. Even moron trim carpenters get $40/hr down here in low-cost-of-living NW Florida.
     
    MericanMade, Feb 27, 2021
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

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    Pull tanker if you want to be treated better than a hobo/serial killer by customers. It pays better.
     
    tscottme, Feb 27, 2021
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    Home daily means home for just enough time to sleep and eat 1.5 meals.
     
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    Yes. I tell everyone the only difference between OTR and local is a bigger sleeper. Still 60 to 70 hours a week, plus commute.
     
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    With my home daily job I knew the license plates of the a-hole 4-wheelers and which intersection they would attempt to commit suicide. Home daily & hourly pay are fantasies OTR drivers imagine solve all problems.
     
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    reeferwrencher Medium Load Member

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    No it doesn't get any better.It sounds like you are still young so keep your licence and go do something else.
     
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    But flatbedders don't get treated anywhere near as poorly as van drivers. I have yet to sit for 8-10hrs waiting for someone to decide they want what they ordered.
     
    HoneyBadger67, Feb 27, 2021
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    I can do 3pc crown molding with REAL WOOD not that Styrofoam crap. Can I get $40/hrs? LMAO
     
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    I work local. Farthest I drive one way is 4 hours. 10-11 hours a day. Terminal is 2.2 miles from house. I love it so far but only been here 2 months. Shippers are ok. Drivers are horrible. I honestly hate most of them.

    I do miss OTR, but my 10 month old son ended that lol.
     
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