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Daniel if I were in your position these are the thing I would consider. You know FedEx runs their contract drivers so loads will not be an issue. Even if the pay would be a bit lower what are you giving up to gain this job. Compare each point against each other. Miles, pay, benefits and home time. We all know there is no perfect company out there but search inside yourself and your home life and see what you are needing at this stage in your career. Different driving jobs offer different things for different people.

Is it more miles for less pay? How are the benefits compared to what you have right now. How will the home time actually work? I know you are being told how it's supposed to be but is that how it actually is? Have you tried to talk to current drivers? I know your currently driving but that maybe tough to do. Maybe a company website that goes into more details.

Trucking is an adventure. If you take the job then good. If it does not work out I am betting you could go back to Prime or another company of your choosing. Is there enough pros that it might be worth a try?

Good luck on whatever you decide.

Guy makes a good point on a few aspects. Weighing your options out is a good idea. the most important first, and laying it out that way. Personally I find getting it on paper works best for me.

Taking what you get now VS what youll "get" at other.

And have g the option to hopefully go back to Prime or switch to a different company.

Something to remember, job hopping looks bad on a resume, so if this doesn't work out and prime doesn't take you back, you'll be adding another job (totaling 4? In 2-3 yrs??) Get my point?? Just something else to think about..

David

Thanks for your time everyone. You all gave me lots to think about and more questions to ask!

I decided I'll wait on the job. I would love to be home more often as soon as possible, but it's just not the right time right now.

Right now we only have 1 car that my wife uses to go to work everyday. So when I do come home I won't always have a ride, and getting a ride home is just plain embarrassing. We're still saving up for a car and until then I will remain OTR.

I haven't been with Prime for a year yet. I want to make my work history look great, and I fear quitting Prime with only 9 months with them isn't going to look that great.

We need to save up for a car, so it doesn't make sense to take a pay cut. It will be even tougher to save with this job because it pays slightly less.

I want to wait until the Spring, I don't want to learn how to drive doubles in the winter time. Having to team drive at night in WY makes me want to wait.

Plus come Spring, I'll have over 2 years experience! Every company will be hiring for the summer months so I can browse the market even more.

So I called him and told him my plans. He understood and said he will still be hiring in Spring. I hate making changes, especially when everything is going great right now.

So that's my conclusion for now. I have a really good feeling about this guy so I might just take the job but we'll see where everything falls. Until then, it's trucking with this beauty!

Sounds like a great plan Daniel.

While regretfully admitting that I am getting older, I must say I wish that I had your clear head and motivation when I was your age LOL.

Woody

Wait I g to save for another vehicle is probably for the best, wife and I share a vehicle and she needs it more then I do, I'd would probably do the same In Your shoes..