Part time/choose shift possibilities

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by learis, Mar 2, 2018.

  1. learis

    learis Bobtail Member

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    Hello, I'm currently a part-time EMT. I've grown to like driving. I've been doing research on truck driving and haven't found too many answers on this topic.

    Is it possible to be a part-time truck driver? Roughly 20-30 hours a week? Perhaps maybe 2-3 single day shifts, or a long shift over 2-3 days? Are there particular companies that cater to this?
     
  2. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    There is many outfits looking for part time drivers, sometimes to do local pick ups and deliveries so the other drivers can get a weekend off or to lessen the times on log books because those moves sometimes takes many hours.. Try for hourly on those so you get paid properly.
     
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    halfassdriver Light Load Member

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    I've driven part time for 20 yrs. I pull containers. Do it as a fill in.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Temp services that hire cdl drivers probably have what you want.
     
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    JC1971 Road Train Member

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    There's a temp agency called Centerline Drivers that has offices nationwide. I have no idea if they're a good company to deal with.