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Truck drivers often spend extended periods of time on the road, so what happens if they want to go on vacation, or enjoy extra time with their families during the holiday season?
At many companies, Schneider included, drivers can take advantage of paid time off or paid holidays to either get time at home.
But how exactly does truck driver vacation time work and how much paid time off do drivers get each year? Keep reading to find out.
Paid time off for truck drivers
Paid time off is an important part of any job, and truck drivers are no exception. However, answering the question of “How many days do you get off as a truck driver?” can be complicated.
This is because paid time off and truck driver vacation time often varies based on the carrier you drive for and your experience level.
To help explain, we’ve provided an overview of Schneider’s paid time off offerings below.
General paid time off
At Schneider, the amount of paid time off a driver receives increases with their experience and tenure at a specific company.
Here's an overview of our paid time off offerings:
- Three days after six months.
- Two weeks after one year.
- Three weeks after seven years.
- Four weeks after 15 years.
Paid time off for unexpected life events
At Schneider, we make sure that drivers can get home for unexpected life events. In addition to normal paid time off, we also provide drivers with paid time off for the following:
- Funeral leave.
- Jury duty.
Paid time off for service members
If you’re a truck driver who is currently serving in the military, you’re guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training, without having to use paid time off.
At Schneider, Guard and Reserve members are also offered additional benefits, such as differential pay if deployed, to recognize their service.
Paid holidays for truck drivers explained
Due to the 24/7 nature of the transportation industry, it is nearly impossible to ensure that every driver gets off for every holiday. That’s where holiday pay comes into play. Holiday pay is a special rate of pay drivers earn for working on specific holidays.
At Schneider, full-time and part-time drivers who have been with the company for at least one year are offered six paid holidays, including:
- New Year’s Day.
- Memorial Day.
- Fourth of July.
- Labor Day.
- Thanksgiving.
- Christmas Day.
How much do Schneider drivers earn for each holiday? Our holiday pay rate is based on each driver’s length of service on the holiday.
