Flatbeddin' with good ole' Western Express

Discussion in 'Western Express' started by BusyVixen, Jun 11, 2011.

  1. BusyVixen

    BusyVixen Bobtail Member

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    Hey folks sorry for the delay. This is my first week back from coming off of a week long hometime (trust me it was well earned, not given). Spent the first three days of the week stranded at the shop, had to get a PM on the truck (which was overdue) and due to a botch up in the dispatch department (surprise, surprise). Finally left out on Wednesday afternoon headed to Bridgeport PA with steel pipes with a stop off in Emporia, VA, only to arrive at the stop off on Thursday and receive a surprise drug test. Whoopie!!! :biggrin_25525: So needless to say, the first four days were a bust. My dispatcher was cool though and made up for it with a nice run to Tampa, FL with some car parts from Reading, PA. So overall I ran 2,100 miles loaded and 400 miles empty, not bad for a weak start to the week. Last week, I completed my probationary period and received a completion bonus on my paycheck, that was nice surprise because I sure did forget all about it. To do a nice recap I've been running hard thus far, and getting home when I requested it, still have a good relationship with my dispatcher and my equipment is running great! I am a happy camper.:biggrin_255:
     

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  3. MD STEELERS FAN

    MD STEELERS FAN Light Load Member

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    Hey Busy was there any stress test? When you were with the trainer did you drive as a team or solo? Thanks for the update and keep up the good work.
     
  4. BusyVixen

    BusyVixen Bobtail Member

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    Hey MD, if you mean by stress test, a flatbed agility exam then yes. If you are referring to the physical then no. The flatbed agility test is actually quite simple, just throw a strap over a 53' van to simulate the highest legal load center on a flatbed. Lifting a tarp onto a trailer, and being able to chain correctly with the correct amount of tension. Lastly, when I was with my trainer we drove as a team, but be advised that it depends wholly on the trainer's comfort level with your performance on a day to day basis, if they have issues with your ability to drive then you won't be treated as a team, but if you already have the mechanics down, and show that you can use common sense, then you should be okay, and should progress rather quickly. I hope that I answered your question regarding the stress test, it was kind of ambiguous. :biggrin_2554: When are you looking to get started driving MD?
     
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  5. MD STEELERS FAN

    MD STEELERS FAN Light Load Member

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    Soon I hope i have save some more money up, don't want to leave and not have enough money for the family while in school and on the road with the trainer.
     
  6. mastllc

    mastllc Medium Load Member

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    how old does one need to be in order to drive for western express?
     
  7. BusyVixen

    BusyVixen Bobtail Member

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    Good, I am happy to hear that MD. You've got to do what you have to do, so I look forward to seeing you out there soon :) And to answer your question mast you have to 22 years of age I believe.
     
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  8. Malerose

    Malerose Light Load Member

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    Does Western do any H/H, step etc???
     
  9. Okiecountryboy

    Okiecountryboy Bobtail Member

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    Thanks busyvixen for all the helpful info on western express flatbed division. I am scheduled to go out in mid august for orientation. I'm not a newb at this business but been out of the game for 5 years had to take time off for kids but now I am in the saddle again. Hopefully I will stay in the west to Midwest as seeing I live in Oklahoma.
     
  10. MD STEELERS FAN

    MD STEELERS FAN Light Load Member

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    hey Busy is easier to back a flatbed or a van? How are things going? Hope your still doing well.
     
  11. beejay334

    beejay334 Bobtail Member

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    Harder 2 back a flatbed with spread axles I drive on van side!!
     
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