OTR truck driving and jumping

[larry 0]

Skydivers that are OTR drivers:
Are you able to jump between hauls while driving truck? Lets say you drop a load of freight somewhere, do you ever have time enough to go get a few jumps in at a local DZ before picking up your next one?

I have been laid off for almost two years and cannot find work in my field, not that I would want to go back. I am thinking of starting to drive truck this summer. Thanks for the info.

“Now click your heels together 3 times so you can return to Kansas to live in poverty with your teetotaling, dirt farming aunt and uncle!” paraphrased Prof. Farnsworth

[JohnnyZ 0]

I'm a truck driver and a skydiver... And yes, I do get to sneak in jumps while I'm on the road. I don't generally stay out on the road for weeks on end like a lot of guys do. I own the truck and the company, so if I want to take a few days off on the road somewhere, I will.
I often see drivers at my home DZ hanging out for the weekend as well, so I know I'm not the only one.

[kai2k1 0]

It really depends who you work for. I would say there is a pretty good chance on the weekends since most of the time you will pick up a load on Friday and not have to deliver it till Monday morning. I know with Werner Wnterprises that there is a lot of freight delivered to Buckeye AZ. There's a dropzone there.

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[larry 0]

Sounds great to have your own truck and company, you are your own dispatcher. What about a new company driver? They probably wont give me much time at all if they can help it. I understand I'll only be home for a day for every week I'm out. At least until I get a year or so experience and can look for a dedicated local job, if I'm lucky.

“Now click your heels together 3 times so you can return to Kansas to live in poverty with your teetotaling, dirt farming aunt and uncle!” paraphrased Prof. Farnsworth

[skydiver51 0]

Ask Chili Relaneo. He drives for Melton and has been to our DZ here in Tulsa Oklahoma more than twice. If you get out on the road come by Skydive Tulsa. We will make sure you get in the air (weather permiting).

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[larry 0]

Thanks Don, I'll do that if I'm ever in the area!

“Now click your heels together 3 times so you can return to Kansas to live in poverty with your teetotaling, dirt farming aunt and uncle!” paraphrased Prof. Farnsworth

[VectorBoy 0]

I know a guy thats from the midwest but gets down to perris for a week now and then. He probably has the chance to jump all over. He was in Quades Demo class.
I doubt he gets to post on DZ.com all day like the more stationarily employed.

[airann 1]

Rev Jim is the master of this subject.

~AirAnn~

[RevJim 0]

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Rev Jim is the master of this subject.

Thanks Ann. I'll be back on the road shortly, and am looking forward to finally getting mauled by your pets.

I don't know about master. ChilliRellino (spelling is close, I hope) probably has more dz's than me, by a long shot, but starting again soon, I CATCH UP!

In short, if you choose the right company, pulling the right freight, with the right dispatch, then yes, you can jump, alot, all over. I did!

It's your life, live it!
Karma
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[larry 0]

Thanks Rev Jim and others.
It's too soon to know who I'll be driving for so I'll just wait and see. Good to know that it is possible though.

“Now click your heels together 3 times so you can return to Kansas to live in poverty with your teetotaling, dirt farming aunt and uncle!” paraphrased Prof. Farnsworth

[JohnnyZ 0]

There are plenty of cool dropzones all over the country, and plenty of different companies to work for that will put you near them. Go to a truckstop and look for a magazine rack (usually near the door closest to the truck fuel island). They have these little magazines about the size of a TV Guide with advertisements by trucking companies looking for drivers. Get yourself one of those and start making phone calls. The should all be able to tell you where they go and how much free time you can get on the weekends.

[Shindagrl 0]

I have a friend that drives OTR, and he's gone through several companies because so many have left him sitting in a town for a day or more, waiting for the next load. He doesn't jump, but if he did, I bet he'd have some time to do it.

Print out a list of US DZ locations and phone numbers, and keep it with you in the truck for easy reference.

Good luck.

Blue ones-

Shinda

An audience of 35 head of cattle was not exactly what I had in mind for that last landing.........