Man, I hope I don't have to wind up switching. I'm having a tough time with the night shift for linehaul. Seems like if I deviate whatsoever from my routine sleep schedule then I cannot sleep during the day before my shift.
I've had to call off 3 times in the past 6 months for lack of sleep - like not being able to sleep for 24+ hours before a shift. My linehaul manager has been extremely supportive, but after this 3rd time, I'm wondering if I'll have to have a chat with him.
I prefer to run linehaul, not P&D. I might have to take that pay cut and make the switch. Thing that sucks is that I could possibly get a day wild turn schedule this coming rebid in 5 months, then again, it might take another year or so. There's guys at my terminal that have a shot at a day time linehaul run, even if it's a wild turn, within 1-2 years of their hire date. That's how much our terminal is growing. I"m just not sure if I can hang till my opportunity comes up.
I don't prefer linehaul just for the pay, I also like to pull those doubles, enjoy not making the multiple stops, and like the long distance driving. I think I could get used to P&D, but it wouldn't be my preference. Just wanted to vent a little.
I've had to call off 3 times in the past 6 months for lack of sleep - like not being able to sleep for 24+ hours before a shift. My linehaul manager has been extremely supportive, but after this 3rd time, I'm wondering if I'll have to have a chat with him.
I prefer to run linehaul, not P&D. I might have to take that pay cut and make the switch. Thing that sucks is that I could possibly get a day wild turn schedule this coming rebid in 5 months, then again, it might take another year or so. There's guys at my terminal that have a shot at a day time linehaul run, even if it's a wild turn, within 1-2 years of their hire date. That's how much our terminal is growing. I"m just not sure if I can hang till my opportunity comes up.
I don't prefer linehaul just for the pay, I also like to pull those doubles, enjoy not making the multiple stops, and like the long distance driving. I think I could get used to P&D, but it wouldn't be my preference. Just wanted to vent a little.