Starting orientation at Western Express March 31st

Hey, that's great. Best of luck to you and keep us posted on your progress.

 

You going to Nashville, TN for orientation?

 

Ruben hopefully with 2 years and 3 posts you've done your homework. Probably read more bad than good hear but it will be what

you make of it. Good luck and if you feel like it let us know where you are out of and where you are going to orientation at!

 

Sleeping bag & pillow
Steel toed boots
Work gloves (I usually get a package of cheap ones at Walmart, Lowes, etc.)
Cheap set of coveralls - to use while tarping, securing the load, so you don't get your driving clothes dirty.

 

I shared the above attitude myself. But I can assure you that what you call "trash talk" is in fact 90-95% truth.......... Good luck and make sure you ask lots of questions in your 4 day load securement class.

 

Coveralls and gloves are the main things,as you WILL get dirty tarping and securing. Pay close attention to the securement phase and don't be afraid to ask questions. I liked flatbedding when I did it,but I had a really good trainer/mentor who walked me through securing the big cell phone tower poles we hauled. When you get on your own you may want to get a 5' step ladder for getting on and off the trailer,because crawling up and down off of it gets old fast......