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Longhaul or regional with TMC

Discussion in 'TMC' started by tumbleweed55, Nov 11, 2008.

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  1. Nov 11, 2008 #1
    tumbleweed55

    tumbleweed55 Bobtail Member

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    I've just finished school and have been prehired by TMC. I'm very seriously considering them but would like some opinions about which would pay more with %, longhaul or regional. I'm guessing longhaul but I'm not sure.

    Thanks for any help!
     
    tumbleweed55, Nov 11, 2008
    tumbleweed55, Nov 11, 2008
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  3. Nov 15, 2008 #2
    Flatbedbob

    Flatbedbob Bobtail Member

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    The pay will be the same for either it's just long haul is being out two weeks at a time and line haul is home every weekend. This is done by were you live in there line haul region or not.
     
    Flatbedbob, Nov 15, 2008
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  4. Nov 15, 2008 #3
    Wolfpack

    Wolfpack Bobtail Member

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    Alot of it depends on what you want for home time. Regional should get you home 46 out of 52 weeks but you can stay out as long as you want. In long haul they want you to stay out at least 2 weeks at a time.
     
    Wolfpack, Nov 15, 2008
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  5. Nov 17, 2008 #4
    tumbleweed55

    tumbleweed55 Bobtail Member

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    Well, if everything goes well, I'll be starting Dec 1st. She's supposed to let me know tomorrow if theres room in that class...
     
    tumbleweed55, Nov 17, 2008
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  7. Nov 17, 2008 #5
    Wolfpack

    Wolfpack Bobtail Member

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    Good luck to you..If you have any further questions i will try to help you. Been a few years since I've been through orientation and I came aboard as an experienced driver.
     
    Wolfpack, Nov 17, 2008
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  8. Nov 18, 2008 #6
    tumbleweed55

    tumbleweed55 Bobtail Member

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    Wolfpack...i sure appreciate your input. I'll let ya know how things go.
     
    tumbleweed55, Nov 18, 2008
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  9. Nov 19, 2008 #7
    Rawlco

    Rawlco Medium Load Member

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    Personally I would recommend starting on Longhaul just to get a chance to see the country and you only have to worry about driving, not hurrying to get home every weekend.
     
    Rawlco, Nov 19, 2008
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  10. Nov 19, 2008 #8
    bangngears

    bangngears Medium Load Member

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    I am intrested in the long haul because i think you can better quality home time. I am not thrilled with a 34 hour reset i would much rather stay out and get 2 or 3 days at home and get some rest and odds and ends done. I am looking forward to the long haul because i love to cruise the country and just get away from it all. I agree that it would be a bigger rush on line haul to make money and stress everyone out trying to get home, but my kids are grown and i have lots of free time. :biggrin_255::biggrin_255::biggrin_255:
     
    bangngears, Nov 19, 2008
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  11. Nov 24, 2008 #9
    tumbleweed55

    tumbleweed55 Bobtail Member

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    I think you guys are right, I'm thinking long haul to start with so I can get as much experence as I can. And your right, I don't want to be rushed. I'm headed to TMC for the Dec 1st class. Its gonna be a new adventure for me. Been with my job for 23 years. But I'm looking forward to it, its gonna be good.
     
    tumbleweed55, Nov 24, 2008
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  12. Nov 24, 2008 #10
    bangngears

    bangngears Medium Load Member

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    congrats..... i am waiting to hear from them today
     
    bangngears, Nov 24, 2008
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