Over the time you will probably have your favourite truck stops or some other places that are convenient for you .
Finally, after having your haul completed, you will discover how much time you want to spend at home.
All these things are parts of OTR drivers life, and no matter how much you enjoy the adventure that lies in the fact that every day is different in this job, having a piece of mind is something we all need from time to time.
I found an interesting interview with Jurjen Hettinga who has been a long haul truck driver for 12 years, where he was telling about his typical day. It was something like this:
The day usually starts at a truck stop or some rest area. After inspecting his truck and updating logbook, he is having a quick meal before he hit the road. Daily schedule is three or four deliveries or pick-ups, with driving of 600 miles. Days are 14 hours or longer, and he is usually 2-3 days from home, but there are occasions when that time is 10 days.
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Live Load vs Drop-and-Hook
One particular thing that can make driver’s life easier or harder, is choosing between Live loads and Drop and Hook. Let’s remind what these two methods are, and what are the differences.
