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Trying to understand the the trucking life

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chrism1367, Feb 11, 2016.

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  1. Feb 11, 2016 #1
    chrism1367

    chrism1367 Light Load Member

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    Just a question, regarding time off, I see some companies offering 7/7, 14/7, 5/2, is this the schedule that they offer? So 7 on 7 off would be I work 7, then off 7, then work 7, off 7, etc. Is that correct?
     
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  3. Feb 11, 2016 #2
    terryg247

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    More than likely
     
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  4. Feb 11, 2016 #3
    chrism1367

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    Ok was just curious, seems like it would be a part time job with something like u on 7 off, or thinking it was maybe a bait and switch type of situation where they constantly need you to work on your days off
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2016 #4
    Chinatown

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    Schneider and Roehl have jobs like that.
     
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  7. Feb 11, 2016 #5
    ajohnson

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    It basically is part timrm With 7 on 7 off You get full time benifits but roughly half the pay. You dont get paid to not work. You would probibly make less than 30k a year doing that.
    Also some places will have you out more than 14 days
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2016 #6
    terryg247

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    I do 21 on seven off through Schneider due to how far I live from the terminal, 300 miles or so
     
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    hunted

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    7 on then 7 off? How are you going to be able to make any money that way. When I did OTR I worked 36 days and then came home to relax. If you don't want to work then why drive? You want to be home then find a local job there are so many of them that pay well.
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2016 #8
    chrism1367

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    I didn't say I wanted to work 7 on 7 off, I'm trying to understand what that schedule would be, whether it's actually 7 on 7 off, or on your off days you have to be ready to work in case they need you, or if they just flat out lie, etc
     
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  11. Feb 11, 2016 #9
    terryg247

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    Depends on the company like everything else in this business
     
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  12. Feb 11, 2016 #10
    Travisroland

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    7 on 7 off is for retired truck drivers that don't want to work full time any more.You would have to share a truck and no taking the truck home.That schedule requires you live close to a terminal
     
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