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Need more hometime

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by robert.smith, Sep 27, 2014.

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  1. Sep 27, 2014 #1
    robert.smith

    robert.smith Light Load Member

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    I have six months experience with Total Transportation and really can't complain much about the company at all, they have been great to me and give me plenty of miles. Things are changing big time over there though and I'm not sure that its for the better. I just need to be home more, my wife is wanting me home more than just every few weeks. My question is what good companies are out there with good hometime for someone with six months experience? Any help would be appreciated!
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2014 #2
    blairandgretchen

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    LTL - LTL - LTL. Any LTL.

    Saved a lot of marriages.

    She'll see you everyday, or at least every week. And you'll be soundly asleep in your own bed till the bell rings again.
     
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    dannythetrucker

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    welding, carpentry, mechanic, stockman........
     
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  5. Sep 27, 2014 #4
    dbrober70

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    Averitt gets you a garauntee, home every weekend, Unless you specifically request to be out for two weeks. I know several drivers who run with Averitt, and everyone says the same thing.
     
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  7. Sep 27, 2014 #5
    dbrober70

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    One thing though, their website says 1 yr OTR exp.. Id still apply, a few of the guys I know over there, didnt have that when they applied and still got hired!
     
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  8. Sep 27, 2014 #6
    blairandgretchen

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    I love seeing the trailers that advertise "Drivers home on weekends" and the like - looking miserable slugging down the road on the . . . . weekends.
     
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  9. Sep 27, 2014 #7
    CrappieJunkie

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    Tmc says they will get u home 48 of the 52 weekends
     
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  10. Sep 27, 2014 #8
    kemosabi49

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    Have you looked into tanker? Most will want a year but they are all hurting right now so start calling them. Martin has a terminal there and the energy companies around E Tx and NW La have drivers wanted signs out everywhere.
     
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  11. Sep 27, 2014 #9
    OPUS 7

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    Try some walk ins to the Ltls in your area. Different carriers
    have different accounts. You may luck up by hitting on some
    mega carriers as well. I see Werner,swift,jb hunt all running
    local in Ga.You never know til you ask around.Good luck
     
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  12. Sep 27, 2014 #10
    Dna Mach

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    LTL or tanker, many times these van companies consider a 34 hour restart at home "weekly" hometime. You can make better money working five days a week if you know where to look. 4 nights in the truck or 7 nights at home. I would defiantly disregard the "1 year experience" requirement and start applying anyways.
     
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