Comments By Jaybird

Going to be getting my cell license in about two weeks. Was all set on flatbed but may be second guessing it. I know I won't have trouble finding a flatbed starter company but I wanted to go to a smaller company after l get my year in. There doesn't seem to be a lot of smaller flatbed company's that pay good like there are dry van company's. There are a ton of dry van company's very close to me that require a year and the pay is good. What do you guys think? Should l just do flatbed since that's where my heart's at and see where I'm at in a year? Or do dryvan because there seems to be more opportunity? Thanks!

Another reason I'm leaning towards western express( besides the terminal being close )is there pet policy. :)

Yeah, Every recruiter I have talked to said it would be no problem as long as I tell them ahead of time. I don't expect to get paid for it I just need off. As for putting off my trucking career until after I get back , that's not gonna happen. If push comes to shove I'll resign from the company and start over when I get back. I would hate to do that but going to alaska on a cruise is a once in a lifetime deal.

I'll be done cdl school in about two weeks. I live in nepa, right near scranton off of 81. Was thinking of doing local but have decided after reading alot of info to go with a big company who can train me right and stick with them for a year. Going out and seeing the country is exciting but the thought of being out 3-4 weeks scares me alittle. I know theres alot of regional in my area where I could get home on weekends so may go that way.

I keep getting pulled towards flatbed. I'm in good shape and enjoy some hard work from time to time. Again ' i'v done alot of research and know about all the good flatbed companys (tmc,maverick,melton, etc) but keep thinking of western express even tho they have a bad rep. I think I like the fact that there terminal is only 45 min away. It also sounds like if you do your job there they leave you alone and don't micromanage which I like.

I'm a little nervous about a cruise I have for alaska in august and a company not getting me home. The cruise is paid for and I'm going. Its a nine day trip and was wondering what a company may have me do with the truck while I'm gone? If there terminal is far away will they have me drop the truck off while I'm gone? Its defintiely a concern.

anyway , Iv jabbered long enough. Thanks for listening! Any advice would be great!