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Ask for the Normal Week
A home time promise means little without the normal operating pattern. Ask when drivers usually leave, when they usually return, and what percentage of drivers actually get that schedule.
Understand the Exceptions
Weather, receiver delays, breakdowns, and freight changes can happen anywhere. The question is how the carrier handles exceptions. Do they communicate early, recover the schedule, and make the driver whole when possible?
Look at the Lanes
The lane network has to support the promise. A company running random long-haul freight will struggle to protect weekend home time. A focused regional network has a better chance if dispatch plans correctly.
Plain Answers Win
If recruiting gives you vague answers, keep asking. Good home time policies are specific enough to explain in normal language.