The "Home Time" Balance: Keeping Your Family Strong While OTR

Trucking has one of the highest divorce rates of any profession. It's the "ghost in the house" syndrome; you're there for 34 hours, but you're too tired to engage.

Communication is key, but it has to be the right kind. Don't just call to complain about dispatch or traffic. Ask about their day. Use video calls (FaceTime/WhatsApp) so your kids remember your face, not just your voice.

And when you are home, be home. Put the phone away. Don't spend your 34-hour reset sleeping the whole time. It requires discipline to manage your fatigue so you can be present for the people you’re working so hard to support.