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Old 01-25-2007, 07:51 PM
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I'm planning on going to school for my CDL this spring, will be going to Central Tech in Drumright, OK.

I have some questions before I make up my mind 100% :roll:

I'm wanting a job that will be "part time" to start out with, as I have a lot of responsibilites at home and it will take some tweaking to eventually work things out so that I can be on the road full time.

So I'd like to work something like 2 weeks on per month, or 7 days on 7 days off, or work 3 days have 3 days off......something along those lines.

Are there companies that will do that???

A friend of mine (ms_ladybug here on the forum), suggested that there are also companies who have contract drivers, for when their drivers run out of driving time, but she wasn't sure how that works or where to find those types of jobs. Anyone know?

She also suggested that their may be companies or owner operators that look for drivers to run for them when they or their drivers are on vacation, injured, sick, etc........, but again she wasn't sure....any ideas?

If anyone has any thoughts or words for me, I'm all ears.
 
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Old 01-25-2007, 08:10 PM
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There are companies that have 7 days/7 days off, but there are very few. Transport America and Roehl are the only ones I can think of that have these programs but I'm sure there are more.
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 02:16 AM
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Thanks for the names of those 2 companies, much appreciated!
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 02:22 AM
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I've never driven for them but you've got Mesilla down by you and Jack Kelley(tankers) out of Amarillo
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 02:55 AM
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Schneider has a "Home Run" program, 7 out 7 in, you and 2 other drivers split the time in one truck, so it's not really assigned equipment. I'm sure you would have to go out with a trainer after you get your CDL.
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 04:08 PM
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I have also been hearing ads on XM Radio from CFI as well. Sounds like they are offering some kind of part time gig.
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 04:35 PM
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I havent heard of this part time stuff. I dont think we have part time
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 05:01 PM
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rcpilot, Schneider's "Home Run" program consists of 2 weeks out, 1 week at home. It's 3 drivers slip seating 2 trucks. :rock:
 
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Old 01-27-2007, 06:32 PM
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Thank you all for the tips, I'm making a list!!!

Here's another question...............

Is it wise to talk to companies before going to school, or do you wait until you get out of school and then hope to find a job quickly???
 
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Its never too late to start.
 
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