Is the beverage side of trucking the only one that allows a "normal" work schedule??

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That's even the case with the ones we have that only go 10 miles from the yard. They're doing early volume deliveries before coming back for their regular loads.
     
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  3. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    No ####
     
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  4. MACK E-6

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    I'm doing about 55-60.
     
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  5. Cali kid

    Cali kid Road Train Member

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    Closest I ever came to 40 was 48 hauling fuel, 4on 3off. I was always signing up for extra days though.
     
  6. Sho Nuff

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    Yeah, but don't you do Linehaul on the weekends though, making bank?

    I got about 45-50 when I did P&D. I do P&D right now and I talked to a YRC driver, who was thinking about quiting, because he was only getting about 42-45 hours a week. My buddy at FXF gets about 45-50 as well.
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Sure....

    ....On the rare occasion anymore that I get one, instead of the dispatcher's favorites below me on the seniority list.
     
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  8. Sho Nuff

    Sho Nuff Road Train Member

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    I'm putting in over 70 hours right now. It's PEAK season for us, but that big fat paycheck makes it all worth while.
     
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  9. dryside

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    trucking is 60 hrs a week local and 70 OTR anything less and they aren't getting their money's worth. but hustling soda pop is a lot of work. decide what you want to be doing and look around ,put in an app, can't hurt to have references
     
  10. Brettj3876

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    I average right around 55 doing food service, haven't hit 60 in a few months
     
  11. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I work 42.5 hrs/wk with an occasional Saturday added to that. We have schedules starting around the clock. I picked the shortest & easiest trip. I get about 4-5 weeks off per year. The job is dedicated for a large carrier in the Southeast. No overtime pay, only straight pay for all hours & very good benefits.
     
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