I like sleepin in.

I pull a reefer and most of my del appointments are early in the morning. Usually between 4-7. This morning I had a del appointment at 1. I usually drive at night and sleep during the day.

 

Team and drive the night shift like I do. I work from around 7-9 at night to 7-9 AM. Always switch out at same time, regardless of miles driven, sitting, unloading, or whatever. This keeps everyones body clock on a schedule. The miles driven usually even out in the end anyway.

 

Sounds like you want a line haul job.

Line haul jobs are usually night time driving shifts but can vary based on the company and length of haul.

Local drivers pick up freight during the day and cross dock the freight to another trailer later in the evening. This combined freight is then transported to another terminal where it is stripped and reloaded onto another trailer for day time delivery.

Line haul drivers are found at LTL carriers but usually require experience to get your foot in the door.

 

Reefers have stricter delivery times. Grocery warehouses are notorious for having long delays for loading AND unloading. While everyone does have to eat there are still plenty of dry van outfits and especially ltl carriers that may be a better fit for you.

Check into companies such as Fed Ex, UPS, ABF, YRC, Old Dominion, New Penn, R&L, Sai, AAA Cooper, etc.

These companies pull doubles and have line haul drivers as well as route drivers that have varying start times.

The companies I have listed are pretty tough to get into but that is because these jobs are some of the highest paying, offer the best benefits, and best home time available in the trucking industry.

 

I use to drive a tanker, local. The company I worked for ran two shifts. I started at 3am, the other shift would come in at 3pm. There was a hassle sharing a truck, and the only tanker companies that will hire a newb are the really horrible ones that simply can't get experienced drivers. Personally, I hated it, but it is an option for a steady work schedule.