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Posted:  10 years ago

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Too old for Flatbed?

Well I have a little over three years until I can retire from this job and finally pursue my trucking dream. I first got the bug in 2007 :) I have recently been considering Flatbed. TMC in particular because their terminal is not far from me and it would be possible to go home every weekend if I wanted to.

I will be 51 years old. I have pretty good upper body strength, but will need to do a little work on getting in shape. I heard their orientation is tough though, anyone have any experience getting into flatbedding later in life, or would I be "the old guy" in with a bunch of young bucks?

TMC orientation is pretty tough they weed people out in he first 2 days, when I went through we had a couple guys your age one made it through and quit on his own will, but if you can pick up the tarp and don't have any major health issues you will be just fine, just fill out an application and hope for the best. If you got any questions feel free to ask I currently drive for TMC

Posted:  10 years ago

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TMC or Maverick?

What is everyone's opinion between the two. I like them both but am having a hard time deciding between the two. Any thoughts, pros, cons about either? Would prefer actual facts, not just rumors.

I know I have been asking a lot of questions but I am just trying to get everything lined up for when I do make the career change to trucking.

I currently drive for TMC so if you wanna ask me anything specific feel free to ask

Posted:  10 years ago

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I'm not sure who to drive for

I have a little over 2k miles, I'm ready to get with a mentor and start working. I'm down to Werner, Prime or TMC. I like Prime and I heard they pay more in orientation, 10cpm more than Werner, and their mentorship is much longer, although I think it could be beneficial to learn more. Werner is ready to hire me this week. I also like TMC but they are flatbed only, they got some nice Peterbilts too. How bad is tarping? also is there plenty of work for a flatbed driver? I'm 21 years old and I'm in good physical shape, I'm trying to go OTR for a year, then get a regional job down south near the Florida panhandle to be with my daughter, once I have some experience under me, any opinions or advice for a new guy? Thanks!

I drive for TMC so if you got any questions I could help you out.

Posted:  10 years ago

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Flatbed Companies

Old school should be someone you want to talk to he worked for them for quite sometime start a thread reaching out to him and he will give you lots of great information.

Posted:  10 years ago

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No idle laws

I am just getting back into trucking after 12 years and I am so nervous about all these no idle laws. How can I cool or warm my cab when I need to? What if I want to bring my dog with me and it's 90+ degrees outside? Does anyone have ideas for me? I really appreciate the help. Thank you

I idle just about everywhere I go and I haven't gotten a ticket yet *knock on wood* I was worried about that at first but DOT and local pd don't seem to bother with it especially in the summer time I'm sure they're aware that it's hot and don't bother us drivers, if your really worried a lot of companies have apu's installed in their trucks so idling is no worry. But I wouldn't worry to much about it

Posted:  10 years ago

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Flatbed Companies

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I am looking for advice on which flatbed company would be best. Western Express and TMC look like good companies.

Thanks

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I drive for TMC what would you like to know?

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Is it difficult to get into TMC's orientation? I have just completed CDL school in California.

We don't hire out of California, but you could always contact recruiting depending on if you want home time or not they may work with you but our hiring map as of right now does not cover California

Posted:  10 years ago

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Flatbed Companies

I am looking for advice on which flatbed company would be best. Western Express and TMC look like good companies.

Thanks

I drive for TMC what would you like to know?

Posted:  10 years ago

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Otr question

Seems to always be different no matter what just depends on where you are and what kind of freight you are hauling I also pull a flatbed and my first few weeks I was in and out of places in no more than 2 mores a lot of times less than that, then today I picked up some coils and was there 6 hours and 4 of those hours was just waiting to back in to get loaded, from my very short month of experience I would say there is no average typical day everyday is usually different and since most of the time we deal with people live loading and unloading it just depends on them a lot too how they like to work and if they have pride in their work or if they just wanna sit around and punch a time card and could careless about anything just the name of the game but waiting at the shipper or a consignee isn't a big deal cause if you work for a good company they will keep your wheels turning day or night. That's just my .02

Posted:  10 years, 1 month ago

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Finally did it

Yesterday was my last day training and I tested out passed and got my nice shiny black Peterbilt. Been a long few months but I'm glad it's over. Had fun chaining and tarping a load by myself only took 2 hours 😂😂 haha I'm sure folks like old school know thats a pretty long time especially on a smaller load lol. But it feels good to be out here solo. If I can do it anybody can best of luck to you all. I'll be checking in with the flatbed variety a little more when I get into a better rhythm

Posted:  10 years, 2 months ago

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McElroy Truck Lines

What is their agility test like? I'm a small guy and not sure I'll be able to lift the tarps

You'll be fine hey aren't as heavy as it seems, it's like lifting anything else you just need the proper technique. And they will show you the technique

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