Maverick. Notarps4me u out there? - Truckers' Trucking Forum

joshmck1982 · **^ Top** #1 01.19.2009

I'm getting ready to go to school to get my CDL. I've applied to Maverick as well as several other companies. The top of my list is Gordon Trucking, but I see that Maverick pays really well and will hire students. However, I've read some threads on here about flatbedding that make it out to be a very difficult truck driving job. Some people have said that tarping your loads can cut into your HOS so much that there is no way to get your loads in on time. Is this true with Maverick? I'm more than willing to do the work required for flatbedding, but if I decide to go flatbed, I want to be sure that I'm picking a good company. Based on what I've seen on the website and in this forum, Maverick seems to be one of the better flatbed companies, but I want to get the word from Maverick drivers. Thanks.

MarineVet32935 · **^ Top** #2 01.19.2009

It can take more than an hour sometimes to tarp a load and yes, this should go on line 4 of your log. Whether you choose to log it or not, it will still take some time and once you reach 14, after starting your day, you're done. I just talked to Maverick last week and they have a freeze on new hires, for my area. Can't say the same for up there, but ya oughta call them back to make sure.

notarps4me · **^ Top** #3 03.04.2009

I am happy with them. Flats are not the only thing that can cut into to your time. Try live loading or unloading a box. That can take a lot longer than what it takes me to load and secure and tarp. Even drop and hook can be time consuming. I always seem to get a trailer that had flats or the lights didn't work or both. If I was worried about HOS I would not even think about trucking. Just waking up and having a normal day can interfere with HOS.

Kinghunter · **^ Top** #4 03.05.2009

per the site, it says they hire in your area, but i would double check asap to know the current situation. also, check out tmc as they hire in your area.

KH

ChromeDome · **^ Top** #5 03.07.2009

Tarping takes time.
Waiting at a grocrey warehouse can take allot more time lol.
I will stick with my flat. Others can have the box.
Just finishing up a really bad winter. It sucked up here. More snow than usual, and we usually get allot. I am waiting for spring, but with spring comes tarping in the rain and wind. Also not fun.
Get on a box and you can be clean and get fat. Get on a flat and you can get dirty and do some physical work some days.

chief · **^ Top** #6 03.07.2009

where does maverick have orientation? I might try one more flatbed company before I decide to let my CDL expire and get out of trucking all together. I'm not even going to bother applying to a van company - I'd starve to death working for one.

Faber · **^ Top** #7 03.08.2009

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Originally Posted by chief

where does maverick have orientation? I might try one more flatbed company before I decide to let my CDL expire and get out of trucking all together. I'm not even going to bother applying to a van company - I'd starve to death working for one.

north little rock arkansas - regular flat, nc for glass training.

if u done flat you'll have to learn 'their way'....but they are good at training....
-bus ticket out and back from orientation- 1 free meal day, room, pay

orientation/training both aren't a bad gig....enjoyed it.

maybe notarp have more to say for ya....thrown' out my 2 on it.

notarps4me · **^ Top** #8 03.08.2009

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Originally Posted by chief

where does maverick have orientation? I might try one more flatbed company before I decide to let my CDL expire and get out of trucking all together. I'm not even going to bother applying to a van company - I'd starve to death working for one.

Faber gave you the locations. The only thing I would add don't ever drop your CDL. Lose your endorsements, but it is a pain to get your CDL again. I know you are thinking, but I am done with trucking. I have said that a few times. Costs a lot of money to go to a school to get your CDL back compared to just hanging on to it just in case.

oldawg51 · **^ Top** #9 03.09.2009

Got the call from Maverick today. Will be in Sunday's class. I am looking forward to the opportunity. Maverick sounds like the kind of company I've always looked for.

Thanks to notarps and everyone else for their great advice.

chief · **^ Top** #10 03.10.2009

I just spoke with one of their recruiters today. she said there is still a freeze on hiring. if that's so, why do they still have recruiters???

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