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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by metallifreak10, Jun 16, 2017.

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  1. Jun 16, 2017 #1
    metallifreak10

    metallifreak10 Light Load Member

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    So, here is my quick situation. Been working for a company for 5 years overnights Monday-Friday. I make a little over $60k a year. I have 7 years of truck driving experience: Me and my wife have an infant at home, and she is currently on her 3 months of FMLA. She gets 8 weeks paid, so not too bad. She is an ICU nurse and makes 75-80k per year. After the 3 months, she will be Part-time making about 40k a year working 25 hours a week, I work about 45 hours a week.

    In about a year, she wants to return to full-time, and wants me to work part-time since she can make significantly more than I can working full-time. Plus her benefits are better, and cheaper than mine.

    So a couple of questions.. I'm 28, but I don't know if I have it in me to be part-time.. I haven't worked less than 40 hours a week consistently since I was 17. How would you all handle this? The 2nd question, which is the most important, what are some companies known for hiring for part-time positions? I'd be looking for 2-3 days a week for 25-30 hours.

    Thank you in advance!
     
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  3. Jun 16, 2017 #2
    brian991219

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    Look for local delivery companies, food service, fuel oil, LTL (Yellow, ABF, XPO) and such. Many of those type of companies will have casual positions to fill in for sick leave, vacation bids, and such. You may have more success in part time by applying for class B straight truck jobs or if there is a temp driver service in your area.

    It wouldn't hurt to ask your current employer if they would keep you on part time as a relief driver, with scheduling as difficult as it is today they may be happy to have someone that knows their operation and is willing to work limited hours.
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2017 #3
    Sho Nuff

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    I also agree on Temp Services or Part-time Dockworker at an LTL Company. Or try Penske or Ryder as a Part-time shuttle driver. And Mail Contract Carriers also have Part-time work as well.
     
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    strollinruss

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    It's hard to hire a part time driver. The truck has to stay insured 24/7. Maybe a local construction guy or two needs someone to help them moving equipment between job sites. That may be an option.
     
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    My nephew worked Sat. & Sun. hauling mail. Plenty of part-time driving jobs hauling mail.
    Temp. services are good also. I signed up with a temp service one time and it was a pretty good deal. I was in Nashville,TN and before I could get out of the office after signing up, they wanted me to take a load to California. I said "NO, I'm tired of running to California and need something local for the time being." They placed me with a home every night job.
    You can change jobs anytime you want and it doesn't show as being a job hopper because you work for the temp service, not the various trucking companies they place you with.
     
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    brian991219

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    I didn't even think of Penske and Ryder, or any leasing company for that matter. They are always shuttling trucks between locations and need cdl drivers.
     
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    Chinatown

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    U-haul does the same with their rental trucks.
     
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    Eddiec

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    Family first. Happy Wife...happy life. Based on where you live, you will have a ton of options to choose from. Any Intermodal, LTL, truckload and specialized carriers with day cabs, will hire you to work part time versus letting a truck sit and not earn revenue. I did it when i was a Fireman, drove on my day's off. You should not have a problem finding a job.
     
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  11. Jun 18, 2017 #9
    metallifreak10

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    Thanks everyone for the replies. Never thought about the leasing companies. I did a job search for Ryder and Penske, and several part-time class A jobs came up. Ryder said anywhere from 0-25 hours per week, and Penske was 20-30 hours..

    Unfortunately my job doesn't keep Part-time drivers, otherwise I'd try to stay with them. They have part-time positions only available for the dock. Food service for 2-3 days a week wouldn't be bad, I'd think you could still make a respectable wage there even being part-time since it's such physical work. None of the pop companies by me hire part-time relief drivers, but I was gonna try to see if some of the beer distributors do.

    I do agree though, Living in the Chicagoland area does have its benefits job wise.
     
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  12. Jun 18, 2017 #10
    Getsinyourblood

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    You have an opportunity to stay at home and raise your own kid? I would consider that a blessing.
    Edit: You say your current doesn't hire part time? Ask anyway. You could emphasize you won't be a liability to their insurance.
     
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