My Experience as a Line Haul Driver

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by American-Trucker, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    I've worked nights, it's not fun. Family and friends think that you don't need sleep. More 'normal' than OTR perhaps, but certainly not a 'normal' life.
     
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  3. RoadCall

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    Congrats and good luck brother. You've done very well for yourself, you should be proud. You did it the right way.

    I for one would take line haul at night any day over local p&d.

    I have enjoyed your blogs and appreciate all the time you've given me answering all my questions, thanks!
     
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  5. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    Thanks for reading.




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  6. RoadCall

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    Point taken. If you have a family it probably would be difficult being on opposite shifts.

    However, if your single you can spend all night at the clubs on weekends :biggrin_255:
     
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  7. windsmith

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    Yup, I figured it would be perfect for AT - just not 'normal' :)
     
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    Thanks!




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  9. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    no, not all Line Haul Drivers work night, allot do but not all. IMO the best LTL job would be First Shift Line Haul, but night shift isnt any differant then a doctor or a warehouse worker that works 2nd or 3rd shift....




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  10. American-Trucker

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    Thanks, i have allot to learn about pulling a set





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  11. American-Trucker

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    Thank you, and thanks for following along.





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