How to ask for less miles.

If you already have a decent relationship with your dispatcher, just ask them if they can slow it down a bit, and discuss it either over Qualcomm or the phone. I'm sure someone there will appreciate the extra miles that you were getting, and it's likely that someone is asking for more miles as well

 

Just let your dispatcher know you're getting burned out. I've done it before and they sent me home for a 3 day weekend

 

What are you going to do with all those extra hours. Sit in the seat and make money vs sit on the mattress and spend money. Hmmm what to choose?

 

It's a fair comment.

The thing is I've seen guys that get a bit burned out, myself included, and they need to take a slower/more relaxed pace for a few weeks.

 

You want less miles go to Werner.That company hired you to deliver loads and if you ask for less miles they may eventually let you go.I'm not trying to sound cold but those are the hard facts with trucking and anyone at your company will tell you the same thing.As long as you have the legal hrs your dispatch is going to keep pushing the miles on you.

 

I have to agree with @STexan ... There is not much to do on the road with your down time so might as well be sitting earning than sitting spending.

And not sure about the "four months left" with the company comment but you are leaving for whatever reason you might as well make hay while the sun is shining.

But yes, if you are feeling that you are burning out then touch base with your dispatcher... Might get a few light days before the miles kick in again or ask for some home time to reset a bit.

And you are right, with so many drivers out here complaining about not getting miles, I might suggest reevaluating the situation and see if a more positive spin could be put on it... Between too many and too few, count your blessings.

Stay Safe,
MD

 

Be careful what you wish for. But if you're at a job that is optimized for the drivers to "run", maybe you and your current carrier would be best served if you went elsewhere where the logistics model better suits your driving preference.

 

What company are you for? Where is your terminal located at?