Heading For Little Rock! Maverick

Hey Jim,
I've been lurking here for a while, reading your posts, and the other Mavericks as well. I finally decided to make an account and post. Thank y'all for this all. I am 99.99 percent sure I will pursue a career as a Maverick here in the very near future. I have to square some stuff away with the VA first with a sleep apnea issue. I'm sure, as a fellow retired military member, you know the joys of dealing with them LOL anywho, God bless you. Hope I may meet you one day. I'm in Texas and planning on attending the Truck Driver Institute in DFW area if you recruit out this way.

 

Jim,

I've really enjoyed this thread. I start school in August and Maverick is my top pick. Hopefully I will be fortunate enough to be invited to orientation. I will be attending Chattanooga State's CDL school and was curious if that is one of the schools you visit?

Thanks,
Emerald

 

Jim,

Thank you for the reply. I look forward to meeting Warren. I live just south of Nashville TN, so Maverick was in the group of companies I was interested in. I read your entire thread,and it convinced me to put Maverick at the top spot. I just got the call from Ryan,my recruiter,and he said my application had been approved. I listed you as a reference,so maybe you will get a little extra holiday money.

The one question I have for you is regarding clothing. Did you put on coveralls for securement and unloading? You never mentioned whether you put something on over your driving clothes,and I am not sure how dirty flatbedders get securing loads.

Thanks again for such a great informative thread.

Emerald

 

Emerald,

I wear jeans and button up long sleeves typically plus required PPE by Maverick. I do sweat a bit more than most other guys, but the only things that are usually dirty by the time I'm secured and tarped are my hands and clothes. I do recommend higher quality denim and shirts (I wear canvas button ups) so they'll last longer.

Also, I was trying to buy some shirts in the store in NLR when you had Katelyn on the phone. Odd occurrence seeing you here too.

 

Thanks Fiddle,

I too like wearing long sleeve button down shirts and Duluth cotton canvas pants. I wasnt sure if flat bedders pit on coveralls to keep their clothes clean longer.

I am really excited about getting to come to Maverick and learn how they do things. It is amazing that you were there when I was talking to Katelyn. I wanted to get a hat to wear at CDL school since I am excited about heading to Maverick.

Hope to meet you in person one day.

Emerald