Lifestyle Question

Hi, I apologize if this has been mention elsewhere, but I haven't ran across it yet, so here goes: How big of a PITA is it to work for a company that doesn't have a terminal near you?

Most of the drivers here do not have a terminal near them. In my opinion the only time it matters is if the company requires that you park your truck at the terminal. Most drivers park their rig at a nearby truckstop or department store (with permission) if they dont have the ability to at home. Anytime you're needed to report to the terminal whether it be training or repairs they will get you a load going that way and have you swing in.

In the end it really doesnt make a difference. I think the only time it would be beneficial is if you have downtime for repairs while there you can swing by the house. The downside of that is you may live on the east coast but they have you report to a terminal on the west coast for repairs because that's where you currently are.

Just to back up Rob, here's my answer:

Convenient that is is close: 90% Convenient if it's close PITA that it would not be close: 0% PITA if there's no terminal within 50 miles.

In plain English, a close-to-the-house terminal is of no special advantage. The best thing I could say is you have guaranteed secure free parking.

Full disclosure: I live 10 miles form the Memphis Swift terminal. But being close or far isn't a big deal

Thanks, gentlemen. That broadens my horizons quite a bit.

I live in the Florida panhandle and started with Schneider, attached to their Lebanon, TN (Nashville area) operating center. They always had me drop my trailer somewhere and bobtail home.

Good luck!