Chosing the right flatbed company to start off with?

I also agree with Pape, look into maverick, I started with Roehl and got good training. I would stay away for Western Express.

 

All companies are not the same. We hired a guy who was in Roehl's "Bridge Beam" division and he made more money in the first two weeks hauling our legal flatbed stuff then he did the entire last month hauling beams. We had a guy from TMC who didnt last two weeks because he constantly needed to have his hand held to get his job done. I dont think there is an "Ideal" open deck company. I wouldnt refer anybody to work where I do for the simple reason I know what kind of BS you have to put up with here.

 

Not to hijack Pharaoh's thread but I would look into ATS, if I'm correct St. Cloud is only about a half hour away from you. I went there when I left Roehl and I loved it, if I was to go back otr I woulf go back there in a heart beat. PM me if you have a questions.

 

Have you considered TMC? Their hometime is pretty good, and they do have a percentage pay plan (up to 32%). TMC is flatbed only.

 

Skateboarders can back. We will back circles around dock bumpers. We back into docks all the time, that are inside dark cave doorways into concrete bays with two inches of clearance on each side and still manage to get it in without hitting anything.

EDIT: Also automatic trucks stink. Drove 1 for 3 months, hated it.

 

My first solo flatbed delivery was 90 degree back down a hill into a building with 2 inches on each side of the trailer. Yeah i was sweating on that, but I got to agree hearing the whole skateboaders cant back is bs lol.

 

Jumbo, that TMC driver must have had his dispatch holding his hand lol. What a putz!