When you need hometime in more than one state

It would entirely depend on the company you are working for. I know personally, with Swift, we can request hometime anywhere we want it. Nothing says we have to take it at "home." It might be a little more challenging to get somewhere out of the way, but with enough notice I would imagine they could get you close enough.

 

There is a fine line between making money and hometime. Actually if you have places like you mention it will probably be easier. The big dilemma with getting home is the company finding you a load that delivers by where you live. I do recommend researching a little more before jumping in this career. If you do have family it is going to be tough. I think most companies give you a day for every 10 days out. Remember too, recruiters are going to tell you anything, they get paid to sign you up. They are no different than car salesman. No offense to you recruiters out there. Have you every been to a navy recruiter and they tell you there is a chance you will be stationed in Hawaii? One more thing. If you like swift maybe look into Central Ref. They are a much better company. The same guy that owns Central which is private also owns the largest share in Swift which is public. Check out the Central thread under favorite companies. I think there are more happy drivers at Central. My wife and I worked for them for six years and loved it. If you have any questions about anything feel free to send me a pm. I will be glad to help you out. Good luck!

 

Werner same as Swift on this. I can ask for my home time anywhere. I tried Hawaii. FM said how bout Alaska?. I said thought that is where i am now. he said nope your in Maine in January. I was like close enough.

 

I do it all the time it is alot easyer when you are your own dispacter though
As a company driver I would think it could be done if you are somewhat flexable about when you want to be some where.

 

Swift seems to have one of the most liberal home time policies I have seen of the major carriers. One day home for each 6 days out. The downside is that you can't bank your days (Such as to earn 4 days but only take 2, then save the other 2 for another time) and if you take more than 4 days off at a time, you may have to clean out your truck if the terminal where you end up needs a truck for a new driver. Then you will get a "new-to-you" truck when you return (hopefully in a timely manner). I just take 3 days home at a time and it doesn't seem to be a problem. But, I'm also home most weeknds or one of the weekend days, so I don't need home time all that often. You can work for 18 days(ish) then take 3 home, or work for 36 days and take between 3-6 days home (considering the risk noted above), nothing forcing you to take all the days home you have "earned". You are required to be out a minimum of 14 days at a time, but no maximum or set amount of time out other than that. Of course, income is often dependednt on how long you stay out.