How does the home time work?

Discussion in 'May Trucking' started by MBunt387, May 15, 2012.

  1. MBunt387

    MBunt387 Light Load Member

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    If I were to go W11, what are the typical weeks out before it'd be cool to go home, vs 48, same thing weeks out until I can get home.

    I've avoided asking this question for a few weeks now, felt that if I did I would be told not to get into trucking. I'd prefer to go 48, but be out like 2 1/2 to 3 weeks then come home and see my 4 babies and wife. Just curious, take it easy on me please lol
     
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  3. Blue02celi

    Blue02celi Road Train Member

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    2 Weeks out for 11 western, 3 Weeks out for 48
    You request the days
     
  4. MBunt387

    MBunt387 Light Load Member

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    Thank you kindly sir for the quick response. My wife and I were having a small debate, weighing the pros and cons of w11 vs 48, in that was miles and home time expectations. I started in brooks today, so far awesome company. Only reason it came up is we have a disabled daughter who she is caring for 24/7, she's gonna need a break sometime. She wants me to go local but cannot or won't grasp the fact that its near impossible to get a job like that right out of the gate. New career for me as well, I was a police officer for 10 years and was laid off. So the unknown is scaring the hell out of us. But I gotta make the paper lol
     
  5. Paloma

    Paloma Medium Load Member

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    Agreed .. When I was Company side, I stayed out 3 weeks and went home 3/4 days.
     
  6. MBunt387

    MBunt387 Light Load Member

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    Pretty much mandatory 3 weeks out or is that recommended time out? and what are you doing now lease or o/o?
     
  7. Paloma

    Paloma Medium Load Member

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    "mandatory" is kinda a strong word .. but its pretty general-ish. Remember.. after ya been with May a little while... ya have more leverage, ya know.

    I am Owner/Op
     
  8. MBunt387

    MBunt387 Light Load Member

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  9. Paloma

    Paloma Medium Load Member

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    You live in Portland?
     
  10. MBunt387

    MBunt387 Light Load Member

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    yes, just moved here from the east coast about 6 months ago
     
  11. Paloma

    Paloma Medium Load Member

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    Welcome.. I live here too ...

    Try 11 Western, since yer always going thru Brooks... Many times ya park there and go home for the night and then go back to the truck in the morning and continue yer run ... That woulnt happen if yer on the 48.
     
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