Time off?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Montanaland, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. Montanaland

    Montanaland Light Load Member

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    Hi,
    I have a coworker that found and is leasing on with a practically home every night bulk transport company. (blower required 8-12k)

    70% of the line. The bad news is your expected to work 6 days a week and its tough to get approved for the max they allow 1 week-off periods throughout the year. The gross is around 13-16k month??

    This sounds like a workaholics anonymous??
     
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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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  4. Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    I know a lot of guys that work like that. I used to myself when I was younger. I work a lot less now that I'm an old guy.
     
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  5. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    What’s your point ?
     
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  6. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    the goal is to have the total package with less work. that grasshopper will come years after you pay your dues.
     
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  7. Sumtinlidat

    Sumtinlidat Light Load Member

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    I own 2 trucks leased to a big outfit in the PNW. I manage 50 company drivers here in Las Vegas plus have to worry about 100 or more leased on driver using our trailers and equipment 24/7 365. I’ve watched my parents run and operate the largest heavy/dirt haul company in Hawaii for the past 34 years. It’s a lifestyle brotha.

    When you find something you love doing everyday. You’ll never work another day in your life
     
  8. 1johnb

    1johnb Medium Load Member

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    The gross seems low for that many days. I can do that in two weeks and only work 4/5 days a week.
     
  9. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    If you are leased to a company, you are not an employee and you can take time off anytime you want.

    There is a word involved with contracting - independent.
     
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  10. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    ^^^^^ This right here.

    If they set the schedule and you have to run by their rules, you're merely an employee supplying your own tools.
     
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  11. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    I'd pass on any company suggesting that much work. There's more to life than making a living
     
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