Comments By Dave I

If I come out of home time and say I would like to turn my truck in will this negatively affect future employment? Or maybe I can give 1 week notice instead of 2 weeks?

I think your future company would respect you for wanted to provide 2 weeks notice. I'd be surprised if they didn't support it by adjusting your timeline. In the back of their minds, they hope you would show them the same courtesy if you leave.

What are you're thoughts on this, am I making the right move by going to them?

Any of the large carriers present a great opportunity as long as you are committed to being successful through hard work and determination.

What workouts do you guys do to strengthen your body to handle the physical requirements of flatbed trucking?

Hello Cameron, it's good you're thinking about physical preparation because flatbedding can be tough on the body, especially in the beginning while you're learning.

I would work on flexibility and core strength exercises similar to cross-fit type workouts.

I love flatbedding. It's not for everyone. You should know within the first few months if it's the type freight you want to haul.

Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck.

Congrats!!! What company are you with??

Thanks! I drive for PGT Trucking.

Hello all, Last week i completed my first Solo week as a flatbed driver. What a Challenge!! Heading out tomorrow morning for week 2. If anyone has any questions about orientation, training, etc, please let me know. This website is a great resource and I want to give back any way I can. Be safe.

Best of luck to you.

Thanks!

Hello all,

I just completed orientation with PGT and will be heading out with a trainer in a few day. If anyone has any questions about the hiring process and orientation I'll try to answer them.

PGT Trucking conducts both tests during the hiring process.

Sorry, but I do not. I'd never even heard of them until you brought them up in your your other thread.

No problem. Thanks for the response. I hadn't heard of them until a few days ago, but spoke with a recruiter and had an interview with a Fleet Manger. I was very impressed, and I have a decision to make.

I did very well at Prime, because I put forth the effort. I'm confident I would have done equally well at TMC.

Turtle,

Do you have any thoughts on PGT trucking? Thanks.