Is there a company that doesn't work you over 8-9 hours?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Solaris, Apr 25, 2016.

  1. Solaris

    Solaris Bobtail Member

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    I know a lot of the jobs out there have you work long 11-12 hour days but any with less? It would be a lot to get used to
     
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  3. Solaris

    Solaris Bobtail Member

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    That a joke or what?
     
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  4. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    No it's not, they don't like to pay overtime.
     
  5. David_Simpson

    David_Simpson Medium Load Member

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    uh yeah. i work usually under 45 hours per week. i get pre-loaded at the customer's warehouse, and make all of 4 deliveries each night, to thier satellite locations, it is a dedicated account, Mon-Fri. they do not however take drivers with less than 10 years experience. i've been with them now for quite a few years.

    the only times i work over 45 per week, is in the winter due to the roads and the dock areas where i go, as the plows are not there before i get there. other than that, i'm home in quick time. it is also a union job (oooww taboo subject), so we have all new equipment, as a result no time wasted for a breakdown. there is also extra work if we want it, like on weekends, nearly every time i am asked, i refuse it, i like my time off.

    so they are out there. get your experience then look for them, as they do not advertise.
     
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  6. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    You talking local? There may be some.

    If you're talking OTR a 40 hour week only happens when the megas don't like you.

    Lot's of people recap all the time and average 8 to 9 hours a day. That's everyday though.
     
  7. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    12 hours is a short day for me - Good Luck
     
  8. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Dominoes Pizza. Pay is a little less then new guy trucking but tips are there and maybe some sort of female erotica show from time to time. But you'll have to learn to deal with and avoid the male pervs.
     
  9. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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  10. truckthatpassesyouby

    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    Do you want to sleep in and play Sleeping Beauty also? Lazy people only make more work for others.
     
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