Comments By C T.

No need to attack man. We clearly have vastly different goals in the industry and that's ok. I want a nice long, easy run that provides for my family and then some. You say drive to the same building like its a bad thing lol, I'm fine with that. Anyway, best of luck.

I guess ive offended you? I apologize if so. No need to lash out. Ive been on this site since I got my Cdl 5 years ago, the guys and gals here helped me greatly and I always appreciated any advice or words of wisdom they gave me. Im simply suggesting that this job may not offer anything that's super exciting, at least not in ltl. I'm not concerned with what you do with your life my brother, as I'm sure you're not concerned with mine. Driving a truck is just that, driving a truck. Even if you get into lets say Flatbedding or food service or any other form of trucking, you may get bored at some point. I can't tell you what would be fun or exciting because everyone is different. You could try your hand at OTR but that may not go over well with the family.

Like I said, to each their own. Ive done otr, I've done challenging work as a flatbedder and I've seen the country. That 600 mile run is easy money which what I want. Honestly to me, sounds like you just dont want to drive a truck. At the end of the day that's all this job is, driving from point a to point b. Only so much excitement you can get out of it. Maybe you should consider switching careers entirely.

Ill emerge from the shadows temporarily to add to this thread even though I'm late lol. Everyone has different goals and taste here at FXF but at the end of the day its a great company. As for me, I'm at a hub still trying to become a road driver so I can get that sweet day time 600+ mile run everyday. You seem to want something different and that's totally understandable. You can always transfer to another terminal as a city driver to do regular P&D, the problem though is that some terminals may be short staffed somehwere and the bottom guys have to fill in which is what youre doing now sounds like. I recommend you wait it out at least until youve topped out on pay and see if things get better for you. You can make good and easy money while you wait.

Sorry for late reply didnt see your question. The agility test was fairly straight forward. If you can move around decently you shouldn't have a problem. And yes you'll have to climb up on a dummy lumber load in front of the examiners and other classmates. Its not too bad. When I was there we had a really big guy get up there. He was easily 400lbs or more but he got it done. You'll also have to lift a folded tarp onto the deck of the trailer. This was about 4 years ago so things may have changed.

Ill temporarily emerge from the shadows and recommend maverick 100%. Never worked for Wilson so nothing against them. I did however work for maverick for almost 3 years before I left. Only reason I left is so I could be home daily where I am now. They have top notch training, facilities and equipment. I'm not just saying that, they really do. Also not to mention they pay very well even for new drivers. I was making over 60 com when I left, not too shabby. Youre close to the home base in NLR so you could drive your personal car and park there when youre on the road, not to mention drive yourself to class every morning, a huge plus. Definitely give them a good look, you wont regret it. Also I was a brand new driver and did just fine with flatbed. Its crazy at first but you'll get more confidence the more you do it. Best of luck

Yo turtle! Been too long man. Idk about you but I still get that urge to strap or chain something occasionally lol.

I had to emerge from the shadows to comment on this. I started my career at the beginning of her pregnancy. I was fortunate enough to be home for the birth and got a week or so home afterwards. I don't have personal experience with CRE but if he's in rhe middle of cdl training it will be tough for him to get home and be take time off once the baby comes. Since you're so far along, it may be a better idea to hold off the career until you're settled with the baby. The stress and anxiety is high enough when entering the industry and knowing you've got a baby on the way will only add to it. I experienced it first hand. Sure I was extra determined because I had a family counting on me but it was a ton of pressure. So again, I suggest you wait till after the baby is fat and happy at home then go from there.

Do they give you a different rate for everything? All our pay pieces are based off our individual pay.

The pilot in braselton is top 3 worst pilots around. Bouldercrest might be worse. Its always packed no matter what time of the day it is. I'm local here now but when I was otr I didnt even waste my time with that place.