weekends off?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by joecarrr, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. rickstephens

    rickstephens Light Load Member

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    Look up Carter express out of anderson in. There not a bad co and will keep u busy threw the week.. Andthey get there drivers home for the weekend.
     
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    joecarrr Bobtail Member

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    wow, Now thats what I'm talkin about. I knew somebody would have some suggestions for me. Now I have some apps to fill out and recruiters to talk to. I really appriciate all the help!
     
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    joecarrr Bobtail Member

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    carter has a terminal right down the road in romulus.
     
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    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    If you're talking to a recruiter, and his lips are moving, chances are he/she is lying. just my two cents. good luck
     
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    joecarrr Bobtail Member

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    I just figured I'd gIve an update. I found a dedicated run. Weekends off. Detroit to Chicago and back. $1100 per week. Brand new Volvo truck. I can't complain so far.
     
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    Drifter42 Hopper Heartache

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    Sounds great! Good luck with you're new job.
     
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    nice to be you huh?
     
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    We''ll see. I know my bank account will be happy. That's a big jump from $16 hr. They say it's possible to get home most nights. I highly doubt it. It's 10+ hours driving on Google maps. Michigan has 60 mph truck speed and Google maps is at 4 wheeler speed. I don't have any tickets and I plan to keep it that way.
     
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    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    I highly doubt you will be home very many nights, but then what do I know? Depends of course on where you start, where you end, and what the hours are for the amount of traffic. Seems to me like a stretch for a line haul to get home any night though.

    At any rate, good luck to you Joe!
     
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