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moving from MI to TN this summer

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by michiganflatbedder, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. Dec 20, 2008 #1
    michiganflatbedder

    michiganflatbedder Bobtail Member

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    I am moving my family from MI (Detroit area) to TN (east of nashville) when the kids finish this school year. I have over 10 yrs flatbed, oversized, step, rgn, plant machinery, dozer diggers ect, from open trailers to draw tite type. Looking for company I can start after holidays that I can also work for after I move. After I get south will start to look for a southern company to work for.

    I know they aren't great companies from what I've read here but am considering Venture Express, or even Western Express. I would like to be home every 7-14 days, doesn't have to be great pay just decent for now.

    Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks
     
    michiganflatbedder, Dec 20, 2008
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  3. Dec 21, 2008 #2
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Western is not that great. Don't know about venture. I am with maverick and I am happy with them.
     
    notarps4me, Dec 21, 2008
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  4. Dec 21, 2008 #3
    michiganflatbedder

    michiganflatbedder Bobtail Member

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    I have heard there physical is tough. I am a little overweight but pass a standard dot physical easily. What is there physical like?
     
    michiganflatbedder, Dec 21, 2008
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  5. Dec 21, 2008 #4
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    We have some big boys. The worst part is the agility or ability test what ever they call it....:biggrin_2554:
     
    notarps4me, Dec 21, 2008
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  7. Dec 21, 2008 #5
    michiganflatbedder

    michiganflatbedder Bobtail Member

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    What do they make you do?
     
    michiganflatbedder, Dec 21, 2008
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  8. Dec 21, 2008 #6
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    They test your body strength and record your range of motion.
     
    notarps4me, Dec 21, 2008
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  9. Dec 30, 2008 #7
    He who is called I am

    He who is called I am Medium Load Member

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    I have had a few of those tests as well. Sure makes you realize how out of shape you are. Or in my case how i smoke waaayyy to many cigs..YUKK
     
    He who is called I am, Dec 30, 2008
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  10. Dec 30, 2008 #8
    dancnoone

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    Check TCW...not to be confused with TMC.

    They run flats and vans. Mostly regional. But the guys really keep moving.
     
    dancnoone, Dec 30, 2008
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