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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by zigstar, Oct 20, 2019.

  1. zigstar

    zigstar Light Load Member

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    It’s hard to find 4 on and 3 off going OTR. I just wanted to see what people think having 34 reset home,after 7 days out. That would be my home time.
     
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  3. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    If it actually works out that way, it would be better than what a lot of guys get.
     
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  4. Brandt

    Brandt Road Train Member

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    I do 34 hour reset every weekend at home or at truck stop. I don't think it's enough time. It's only 1 day off. If you sleep 8 hours when you get home the 8 on Sunday night. That 16 hours, so you get 18 hours to do anything you want. WoW let the fun begin. It's ok at the truck stop but at home I would like more time off.
     
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  5. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Make that 5 or 6 days. I'll find a way to burn that time off. Take 48 on recap off if I need to.

    Then rent a car and run around enjoying the local offerings and food.
     
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  6. just_sayin

    just_sayin Light Load Member

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    I guess it depends on your situation. If you're a young person that lives in an apartment, it's probably okay. But if you have to go home, mow the yard, shovel snow or fix a leaking dishwasher. Those are just examples you know where I'm coming from, it doesn't leave much time for personal activities. I did that for about two years and that was enough for me. Now I go out for 4 days and take about a week off LOL. I guess what I'm saying is it just depends how much crap you have to do when you go home. And you know that better than I do LOL.
     
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  7. quatto

    quatto Medium Load Member

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    Enough time for what? ;-)
     
  8. zigstar

    zigstar Light Load Member

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    Just home time. 7 on, and 34hrs home.
     
  9. jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    Wait til you have to take one an hour or so from home.
    You'll decide that it's WAAAYYY more than enough.
     
  10. MrEd

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    The resets wouldn't be so bad in a truck stop if people were not mad about doing it before you even went off duty. They aren't that bad, and I certainly don't see them as demeaning. Well, any more demeaning than the rest of the junk we put up with anyway. Plan your resets away from home before hand. There are lots of interesting things to see out here. Sometimes only a short walk or Uber ride away. Get out of the truck and get some exercise. In warmer months I carry a bike on the truck. Google maps can show you lots of decent bike trails. Lots to do.
     
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  11. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    Not happening, and iif it did for some unforseen reason, somebody would be coming to get me. lol

    I never carried a bike, but have never had a problem taking 34 off on the road, always at a place of my choice, where I could do laundry and there was a real restaurant to eat at.
     
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