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Where to Start Flatbed Hauling...

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by andrew012379, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. Aug 15, 2012 #1
    andrew012379

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    I have 1 year OTR experience hauling dry-vans. Currently working locally hauling a tanker in the oilfield (about 8 months now). I would like to find a "home on weekends" gig. I have 0 experience hauling flatbeds, but that's something I'm interested in. I currently live about 30 minutes northwest of Fort Worth, TX. Any suggestions on companies I should check out? I have read quite a bit on here about TMC, Melton, and Maverick, but my God my head is hurting from reading so many "back and forth" posts as far as either of those companies being good, bad, or whatever. Can someone offer any suggestions as far as where I could get a good start in flatbed hauling? Maybe even list some Texas-based companies?
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2012 #2
    snowwy

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    any company is what you make of it. most people don't do well with a lot of companies.

    flatbedding is a lot of work though. and most loads are tarped. not fun to do in the summer heat or winter cold when everything is frozen. specially when it snows. and then you have loads that will argue with you. not fun when your is cross country.

    there are days when i just wanna say piss on this crap.
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2012 #3
    pilottravel2002

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    try lone star transportation,i heard they pay decent and they will give u training.
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2012 #4
    andrew012379

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    lol I take it you don't like your job? The "lot of work" part is what draws me to flatbed hauling. Gets you out of the truck and use your muscles a bit. I have gotten used to the heat working in the oilfield in Texas.
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2012 #5
    inktoxicated

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    if ur hauling tankers i would continue doing that. haul gas to gas stations or something. be home everyday
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2012 #6
    pilottravel2002

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    i respect all the flatbeders hard job,very demanding,lot of exercise wish is good.Good job fellows.
     
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