Originally Posted by
greasyv
So from what I've read, average trips are 3-5 days and very few day trips out of ORF. What would be the benefit of staying on reserves once you are able to hold a line? (Assuming you are local) It sounds like you get all the crappy trips if you bid reserves.
Also, how much does one usually make in Perdiem per month?
If you are in ORF, the lines are absolutely horrible. I was awarded a line for October, and based on the lines in September, I will most likely bid reserve or relief. I think I counted maybe 5 out of 60 or so that were somewhat commutable. Most of them start around 4-5 AM and finish around midnight. On reserve, I have been treated fairly well, and can generally get 3 full days at home (drive from RDU around 3.5 hours.). If I were to accept whatever line I end up with for October I will most likely be driving in the night before, and driving back the day after the trip ends.