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[bco1607]

Hello,

A few questions and some advice seeking. A local barn has openings for both P&D and Linehaul. Not sure I understand the pay equation for Linehaul drivers at R&L so just asking vets here.

I've done so e reading at another "trucker" forum and it seems to be that P&D brings in better pay than Linehaul at R&L or is that a misconception?

I know this will probably be split down the middle, bit suggestions on which position I should consider?

I have kids at home and prefer whichever gives me the most time. I get that it won't be a ton of time M-F, just trying to be optimistic and all.

How does night time line haul work? I worked at Conway for a while back in 2010. I hated the dick work. Do I just set around waiting to be loaded at R&L? Local TM says Linehaul guys average around $225-250/night, seem accurate?

 

[shadowr434]

Whether line haul pays well or not depends on the run. We have night drivers that run from our terminal down to Jersey and the pay isnt very good but I believe they work the dock too. Now, a day time line haul that goes a good distance can be profitable but most of those runs are taken by senior drivers who are not likely to come off of them. City is very much a solid regular work day but newer drivers will be floating for a long time so getting a regular route may take a while.